Neptunus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Neptunus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.64 N,0 38.902 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.894000
  • Longitude: -0.648367
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 107
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3039/26 H3039/26 REFERS TO LOSS OF THIS VESSEL. H1141/65 31.5.65 H1141/65 31.5.65 WK LOCATED IN 545330N, 003906W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 198 IN GEN DEPTH 210FT. NO SONAR CONTACT. NOT EXAM'D CLOSELY. (HMS ECHO, 23.6.64 [K 4511/KY]). INS AS WK 33FMS. BR STD. 7.10.77 7.10.77 AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. NC 1191. H6331/87 12.10.88 H6331/87 12.10.88 EXAM'D 16.5.88 IN 545338N, 003850W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.8 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES, IN ONE PIECE, 287/107 DEG. (LAND & MARINE ENG. LTD, HI 414B). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916. PASSAGE WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR CHRISTIANA. CARGO COAL. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY UC-62.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.64 N,0 38.902 W.

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

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.64 N,0 38.902 W.

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

The seabed around the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 12, 1917.

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

The wreck of the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1965.

What country did the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY)?

The NEPTUNUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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