Xenia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Xenia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 23.337 N,1 50.601 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.388950
  • Longitude: -1.843350
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XENIA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 90.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6
Tonnage 1646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1903
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/85/12 12.4.85 LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN POSN 100 YDS N OF SEAWARD END OF THE SKARES, ABOUT 1.5 MILES S OF PORT ERROLL. BROKEN-UP EXCEPT FOR LARGE SECTION OF STERN WHICH STANDS 5 MTRS HIGH AND ON WHICH THE NAME CAN STILL BE SEEN. (R THOMSON, 25.3.85). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY LOBNITZ & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HAY, PETERHEAD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 162NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BOSTON. CARGO COAL. DROVE ASHORE AND BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the XENIA wreck located?

The XENIA wreck is located at coordinates 57 23.337 N,1 50.601 W.

How deep is the seabed around the XENIA?

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

When did the XENIA sink?

The XENIA sank on Feb 1, 1903.

When was the wreck of the XENIA discovered?

The wreck of the XENIA was discovered in 1903.

What country did the XENIA belong to?

The XENIA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the XENIA carrying?

The XENIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the XENIA?

The XENIA had a tonnage of 1646 tons.

What type of wreck is the XENIA?

The XENIA is classified as a steam ship.

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