Neppo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neppo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.593 N,1 56.777 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.393217
  • Longitude: 1.946283
Wreck Depth 29.38 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPPO (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 64.5
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 28
Tonnage 240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1924
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7160/24 6.12.24 SANK ABOUT 15MILES E OF NORTH FORELAND. (BOT). SANK 15 TO 20 MILES E OF NORTH FORELAND. (CAPT SAVAGE, MASTER, 6.12.24). ACCEPT 512500N, 015000E, APPROX. H4403/65 29.3.66 NOT FOUND IN 512500N, 015000E, APPROX. (MYRMIDON, 1965). H4988/71 4.1.72 ONLY ONE WK FOUND NEAR THIS POSN. BELIEVED TO BE VELOCITAS IN 512457N, 014956E. (HMS FAWN). H2350/85 8.12.86 WK LOCATED 6.7.86 IN 512334N, 015653E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36-37MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT, LYING 020/200 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 317A). INS AS WK 29MTRS. - NM 3744/86. H3850/86 21.11.88 EXAM'D 15.9.88 USING HYDROSEARCH. LIES INTACT AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SANDWAVES. ORIENTATED 030/210 DEG. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. HIGHEST PORTION AT N END STANDS 8.9MTRS HIGH. NO MASTS OR OTHER PROJECTIONS OBSERVED. CHART AS WK 28.1MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 369). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS. - NM 3650/88. HH090/922/01 11.9.01 EXAM'D 11.6.01 IN 5123.591N, 0156.778E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 29.3, FOUL 29.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.3 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 922). SHOALER E/S DEPTH APPEARS DUE TO FISH. AMEND TO SW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 31.7.07 LOCATED 22.2.07 IN 5123.591N, 0156.775E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.37 IN GEN DEPTH 36.0MTRS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 031/211 DEGS WITH BOWS 051 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). RETAIN SW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000181431 01.12.16 EXAM'D 04.08.16; IN 5123.593N, 0156.777E [WGD]. LEAST WC DEPTH 29.38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS, LENGTH 64.5MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 208/028 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE LARGELY DEGRADED, VESSEL IS SAT UPRIGHT, MINIMAL DEBRIS. (EGS PIONEER, HI 1523). RETAIN NDW 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY VAN DER KUY & VANDER REECE, ROTTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAN OPPEN & CO LTD. OIL ENGINE OF 51HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LONDON. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND LATER SANK. (BOT).

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FAQ

Where is the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.593 N,1 56.777 E.

How deep is the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 29.38 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.593 N,1 56.777 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPPO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 8, 1924.

When was the wreck of the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEPPO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NEPPO (POSSIBLY)?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 240 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPPO (POSSIBLY)?

The NEPPO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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