Xeny Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Xeny Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 33.717 N,6 16.333 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.561950
  • Longitude: -6.272217
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name XENY
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 92.2 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 1965
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers R CAN LT BUOY, Q.R, CLOSE S
Surveying Details 7.1.76 7.1.76 ST IN 363343N, 061620W. ARRIVED UNDER TOW FOLLOWING FIRE. CAPSIZED AT ANCHORAGE CADIZ ROADS IN ABOUT 8M. APPEARS TO BE LYING ON BOTTOM. ONLY PORT LIFEBOAT VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.222). NCA YET. 16.1.76 16.1.76 ST IN 4FMS, 016DEG, 2225YDS FROM FL.G. LT ON DIQUE DER SAN FELIPE [363300N, 061700W APPROX]. ( MODUK NAVY & LL 21.1.76). NAVEAM 017/75 H2765/69 21.1.76 H2765/69 21.1.76 ST IN 363343N, 061620W. - NM 242/76. H1272/74 17.2.76 H1272/74 17.2.76 POSN CONFIRMED. MARKED BY G LT BUOY QK.FL. (CADIZ TNM 2/36/76). NCA. H1272/74 22.3.76 H1272/74 22.3.76 LYING ON SIDE WITH BILGE KEEL EXPOSED. (MV MARIGOS CITY, LETTER DTD 29.2.76). NCA. 27.10.76 27.10.76 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 6320 [APR'76 EDN]. H1272/74 5.11.76 H1272/74 5.11.76 CAN LT BUOY QK.FL. LAID CLOSE SW OF WK. (CADIZ NM 1375/76). BR STD. H4574/76 31.10.80 H4574/76 31.10.80 STILL EXISTANT. (CADIZ TNM 1224/80). 4.11.81 4.11.81 ST MARKED BY R CAN LT BUOY Q.R. CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 86. H5087/77 14.3.83 H5087/77 14.3.83 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED. VESSELS SHOULD KEEP CLEAR BY 500MTRS. (CADIZ TNM 237/83). NCA. H5087/77 27.6.83 H5087/77 27.6.83 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 20/796/83). - NM 1809/83. H5087/77 5.10.83 H5087/77 5.10.83 VESSEL REMOVED BETWEEN FEB-APRIL '83. (LLOYDS VOL.253). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2005

Circumstances of loss

23.6.81 VESSEL, BUILT 1955 BY DE MERWEDE V. VLIET & CO., HARDINXVELD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONTY CIA. NAV., S.A.. ON PASSAGE FROM PORT HARCOURT TO ROTTERDAM. ABANDONED IN 403100N, 095600W BY CREW DUE TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE FIRE. ADRIFT & LISTING HEAVILY ABOUT 30M OFF CABO ROCA. WAS TAKEN IN TOW TO CADIZ ROADS WHEN FIRE EXTINGUISHED. SHE CAPSIZED & SANK. STRUCK BY FV SALGAR 23.6.81 WHICH LATER SANK. REMOVED BETWEEN FEB & APRIL '83. (LLOYDS VOLS.222, 223, 244 & 253, MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the XENY wreck located?

The XENY wreck is located at coordinates 36 33.717 N,6 16.333 W.

How deep is the seabed around the XENY?

The seabed around the XENY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the XENY sink?

The XENY sank on Jan 2, 1976.

When was the wreck of the XENY discovered?

The wreck of the XENY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the XENY belong to?

The XENY belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the XENY?

The XENY had a tonnage of 1965 tons.

What type of wreck is the XENY?

The XENY is classified as a motor vessel.

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