X 40 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
X 40 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.887983
  • Longitude: 14.520250
Wreck Depth 2.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name X 40 (POSSIBLY)
Type lighter
Length 20.1 m
Width 5.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2752/58 6.7.59 WKGE, LEAST DEPTH 5FMS 3FT, SHOWN IN 355312N, 143113.5E. (SURVEY [E 8895]). BA F6017. 5.11.73 NOW CHARTED AS WKGE 10.1MTRS IN 355320.3N, 143114E [EUR]. NC 974. H4684/84 19.10.84 WK, LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4MTRS [LAT], IN 355320.4N, 143114.2E [EUR]. (PORT DEPT, VALLETTA, HN DTD 18.9.84) - NM 2932/84. H4684/84 16.10.85 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 2.3MTRS, IN 355321.1N, 143115.5E [EUR]. (MALTA LOCAL NM 27/85). - NM 2854/85. H2326/84 12.8.86 WK OF PONTOON, LEAST DEPTH 9.3MTRS, IN 355320.5N, 143114.2E [EUR]. (WK INVESTIGATIONS NOV 1984, SURVEY K9803/1 & 3, WK NO.20). NCA, SUPERSEDED BY MALTA LOCAL NM 27/85 ABOVE. HH375/450/01 2.8.90 WK 2.3MTRS STILL EXISTS IN 355320.4N, 1431.215E [EUR]. (DIR OF PORTS, MALTA, 3.7.90). NFA. 16.1.01 [WGD] POSN: 3553.279N, 1431.215E. NC 177. 18.11.13 NOT SHOWN ON BA 177 [EDN 3 DTD 2.5.13]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2013

Circumstances of loss

3.7.78 VESSEL, SALVAGED FROM ELSEWHERE IN GRAND HARBOUR & DUMPED IN KILKARA CREEK, WHICH WAS GENERAL DUMPING GROUND. (H3699/78, ANNEX B TO D/DMS (N) 17/11/4, 3.7.78).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E
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FAQ

Where is the X 40 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E.

How deep is the X 40 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 35 53.279 N,14 31.215 E.

How deep is the seabed around the X 40 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the X 40 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the X 40 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the X 40 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What type of wreck is the X 40 (POSSIBLY)?

The X 40 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a lighter.

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