Neptunia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Neptunia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50 N,8 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833333
  • Longitude: -8.250000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNIA
Type liner
Flag PA
Length 154 m
Tonnage 10519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1957
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1957
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6025/57 4.12.57 VESSEL BEACHED IN WHITEGATE BAY IN 515000N, 081500W, ON 2.11.57, HAS BEEN REFLOATED. (LLOYDS LIST) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL,BUILT 1920 IN HOLLAND STRUCK DAUNT ROCK & WAS BEACHED NEAR WHITEGATE BAY. ALL PASSENGERS & 215 CREW DISEMBARKED. VESSEL REFLOATED AND SCRAPPED. (LL & SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST)

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNIA wreck located?

The NEPTUNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 50 N,8 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNIA?

The seabed around the NEPTUNIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the NEPTUNIA sink?

The NEPTUNIA sank on Nov 2, 1957.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNIA discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNIA was discovered in 1957.

What country did the NEPTUNIA belong to?

The NEPTUNIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NEPTUNIA carrying?

The NEPTUNIA was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNIA?

The NEPTUNIA had a tonnage of 10519 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNIA?

The NEPTUNIA is classified as a liner.

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