Neptune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 35.398 N,3 3.146 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.589967
  • Longitude: -3.052433
Wreck Depth 14.93 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNE
Type trawler
Flag BE
Sonar Length 9.42
Sonar Width 4.05
Shadow Height 1.05
Orientation 65
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1928
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2083/28 31.3.28 POSN 583500N, 030300W OR 3.5 CABLES 164DEGS FROM SKIRSA HAVEN LIGHT. (BT 10785/28). INS AS DWPA (1928). - NM 648/28. H2083/28 17.4.28 SANK IN ABOUT 5FMS. 6FT OF MAST SHOWED AT LW ON SINKING BUT WK HAS CANTED OVER AND IS NOT NOW VISIBLE. (CG WICK, 16.4.28). H5467/57 5.3.58 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 2162. 2021/000240445 2021 WRECK LOCATED 31.08.21; IN 5835.398N 0303.147W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. NFS. (A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1709, H102-UI-014). AMEND TO DW 14.9MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. RSDRA2022000137295 22.11.22 EXAM'D 22.11.2021; IN 5835.398N, 0303.146W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.93MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 9.42MTRS, WIDTH 4.05MTRS, HEIGHT 1.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 065/245 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709 - H525-920). AMEND DW 14.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2023

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BELGIUM TO FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SANK AFTER STRIKING ROCKS IN FOG.

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNE wreck located?

The NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 58 35.398 N,3 3.146 W.

How deep is the NEPTUNE and where exactly is it located?

The NEPTUNE lies at a depth of about 14.93 meters and is located at coordinates 58 35.398 N,3 3.146 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNE?

The seabed around the NEPTUNE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the NEPTUNE sink?

The NEPTUNE sank on Mar 25, 1928.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNE was discovered in 1928.

What country did the NEPTUNE belong to?

The NEPTUNE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNE?

The NEPTUNE had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNE?

The NEPTUNE is classified as a trawler.