Xanthence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xanthence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.39 N,1 46.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.089833
  • Longitude: 1.771583
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XANTHENCE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.4 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Orientation 150
Tonnage 427
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4722/79 4.6.85 LOCATED BY FRENCH SURVEY VESSEL 'L'ESPERANCE' IN 510526N, 014620E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LYING E/W. (MARINE CHERBOURG SIG DTD 22.5.85). W CARD LT BUOY,VQ(9)10S, ESTABLISHED IN 510527N, 014554E [EUR]. (MARINE CHERBOURG, AVURNAV 158/85). CHART AS WK 17.8MTRS [9FMS 4FT] IN 510521N, 014621E [OGB] WITH BUOY IN 510522N, 014555E [OGB]. - NM 1594/85. NAVAREA I 295 ISSUED. H4722/79 15.9.86 BUOY IS ONLY LAID TEMPORARILY DURING WK CLEARANCE TO BE CONDUCTED BY OWNER. (DOVER CG TLX DTD 6.6.85). CLEARANCE OPS BY TUG 'EUROSALVE II' REPORTED UNDER WAY. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV NR 250). CLEARANCE WORK FINISHED. (MARINE CHERBOURG, 18.8.86). 23.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 17.7MTRS ON FR SURVEY [K9845/8], 1985. NCA YET. H2981/78 23.10.86 LEAST DEPTH NOW 20MTRS. (BREST NM 86 41 31). BUOY HAS BEEN REMOVED. (DOVER CG/RNW TELECON). AMEND TO WK 20MTRS [11FMS] & DELETE BUOY. - NM 3422/86. 3.7.90 IDENTITY CONFIRMED IN 510527.05N, 014622.3E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS, FIXED BY TRIDENT III. EXAM'D BY E/S, SONAR & DIVERS. LEAST DEPTH 20.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26.1MTRS. LYING 150/330DEGS. HIGHEST POINT IS AFT MOORING BOLLARD. STANDS 5.8MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.21611100). NCA. SEP 2008/000008644 6.3.08 WK 20MTRS SHOWN IN 5105.399N, 0146.293E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6651 [7TH EDN 07]. INSERT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 4.2.13 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 5105.387N, 0146.317E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7424 [2012 EDN]. SEP 2016/000076595 21.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 21.5MTRS IN 5105.390N, 0146.295E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [ED 3, 2016]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CALAIS FOR HOWDENDYKE. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH W GERMAN MV ROSITA MARIA DURING DENSE FOG. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 3912/20

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FAQ

Where is the XANTHENCE wreck located?

The XANTHENCE wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.39 N,1 46.295 E.

How deep is the XANTHENCE and where exactly is it located?

The XANTHENCE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 51 5.39 N,1 46.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the XANTHENCE?

The seabed around the XANTHENCE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the XANTHENCE sink?

The XANTHENCE sank on May 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the XANTHENCE discovered?

The wreck of the XANTHENCE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the XANTHENCE belong to?

The XANTHENCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the XANTHENCE carrying?

The XANTHENCE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the XANTHENCE?

The XANTHENCE had a tonnage of 427 tons.

What type of wreck is the XANTHENCE?

The XANTHENCE is classified as a motor vessel.

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