Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

XA337A - FERROUS

Xantho

Set of fastenings, comprising a nut, bolt and washer. There are 4 sets (total 12 artefacts) registered under this number, see XA337 B - D.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Number of Items 3

Material FERROUS

Museum Reference

Registration Number 337

ID 17669

Status State

Map of shipwreck

Xantho

Built in 1848 as a paddle steamer by the Denny Shipbuilding Company, used by the Anstruther and Leith Steamship Company for crossings of the Firth of Forth between Leith and Aberdour. In 1860, sold and relocated to Scarborough. In July 1864, sold again, and its register transferred to Wick, from where it was permitted to take excursions to sea.
In early 1871, PS Xantho was sold to the...