Neptune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 36.952 N,120 3.452 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.615867
  • Longitude: 120.057533
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name NEPTUNE
Type motor vessel
Flag KP
Length 119.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck NEPTUNE located at coordinates 23 36.952 N, 120 3.452 E off the coast of Taiwan. This submerged maritime obstruction is identified as the wreck of the vessel NEPTUNE, which settled on the seabed following an incident in the early 1990s. The site consists of a submerged hull located in approximately 12 meters of water. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is almost completely submerged, posing a potential hazard to navigation in the area. Official UK Hydrographic Office records classify this as a dangerous underwater obstruction. Mariners and vessels navigating near the Taiwan coast should exercise caution when operating in the vicinity of these coordinates.

Surveying Details

HH549/400/01 3.11.92 AGROUND IN 233800N, 1200400E, APPROX, IN ABOUT 12MTRS OF WATER. HULL SUBMERGED, ONLY MAST SHOWS. (LL 23, 30.10.92). NCA YET. 5.11.92 AGROUND IN 233700N, 1200300E, APPROX. NO SALVAGE PLANS YET. (LL 4.11.92). INS AS DWPA. - NM 3590/92. HH549/400/01 18.11.92 SUNK IN 233700N, 1200300E, APPROX. (TAIWAN NM 69/92). NCA. HH549/400/01 27.1.93 WK ALMOST COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. (LL 24.12.92). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND WHEN SHELTERING FROM BAD WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNE wreck located?

The NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 23 36.952 N,120 3.452 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNE?

The seabed around the NEPTUNE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the NEPTUNE sink?

The NEPTUNE sank on Oct 18, 1992.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNE was discovered in 1992.

What country did the NEPTUNE belong to?

The NEPTUNE belonged to KP.

What cargo was the NEPTUNE carrying?

The NEPTUNE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNE?

The NEPTUNE had a tonnage of 4997 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNE?

The NEPTUNE is classified as a motor vessel.

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