Neptune Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Neptune Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
18 30 N,72 52 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 1100 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | NEPTUNE |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | HT |
| Length | 45.7 m |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Original Detection Year | 1993 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH672/435/01 3.3.93 SANK 2.5 TO 3 MILES OFF PETIT GOAVE, SOME 60 MILES [?KM] W OF PORT AU PRINCE, IN ABOUT 1000FT OF WATER. (LL 20 & 21.2.93). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 4, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING A RAINSTORM WHILE ON REGULAR ROUTE JEREMIE TO PORT AU PRINCE AND DUE, IT IS THOUGHT, TO OVERLOADING. HUNDREDS OF LIVES LOST.
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