Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

XA387 - Copper/brass

Xantho

Big End assembly from fore connecting rod. Big end comprises of 2 brass shells (one is still attached to the engine) and in some cases nuts are so badly eroded as to remain in situ. The same applies for grub screws and locking pins.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Number of Items 9

Material Copper/brass

Museum Reference

Registration Number 387

ID 17978

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...