Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

XA387B - Ship's fittings

Xantho

Iron end plate. 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, same for grub screws and locking pins.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Site Location Associated with Steam Engine XA 57/9

Number of Items 1

Material Ship's fittings

Museum Reference

Registration Number 387

ID 17979

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...