Union Neptune Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Union neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 45.878833
- Longitude: -1.681950
|
| Wreck Depth |
34 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
UNION NEPTUNE |
|
Type
|
bulk carrier
|
| Length |
87 m |
| Width |
12 m |
| Tonnage |
2376 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 22, 2011
|
| Original Detection Year |
2011 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck of the Union Neptune is located underwater at coordinates 45 52.73 N, 1 40.917 W, approximately 11.5 miles southwest of Isle d'Oleron off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. Sunk in August 2011, the wreck site initially featured a dangerous wreck symbol marked by cardinal light buoys before being updated with subsequent surveys. The vessel sits in a general depth of 45 meters, with the wreck currently lying at a depth of 34 meters below the surface. Historical survey details note that the structure broke apart into distinct bow, centre, and stern sections spanning the seabed at these precise geographic coordinates.
Surveying Details
11.8.11 SANK 11.5 MILES SW OF ISLE D'OLERON. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK 5.8.11). SEP 2011/000149335 16.8.11 DW IN 4553.17N, 0138.59W [WGD]. W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC, IN 4553.14N, 0138.91W; E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3) 5 SEC, IN 4553.14N, 0138.43W. (FRENCH NM 32/27/11). INS AS DW (BUOYED). - NM 4139/11. SEP 2011/000151321 18.8.11 NOW USC 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. BOW SECTION IN 4552.687N, 0140.911W [WGD], CENTRE SECTION IN 4552.702N, 0140.924W, STERN SECTION IN 4552.729N, 0140.934W. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 310/11). 31.6.11 DEPTH ABOVE WK IS MORE THAN 30MTRS. (CASUALTY WEEK DTD 26.8.11). NCA. SEP 2011/000180123 5.10.11 NOW WK USC 25MTRS IN 4552.73N, 0140.93W [WGD]. BUOYS DELETED. (FRENCH NM 39/5/11). - NM 4870/11. SEP 2012/000211631 22.10.12 NOW WK 34MTRS. (FRENCH NM 42/34/12).
Circumstances of loss
22.7.11 PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR ROTTERDAM. TOOK A HEAVY LIST AND SEND DISTRESS SIGNALS. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY M TUG ABEILLE LANGUEDOC FOR ROCHELLE BUT LIST INCREASED. CREW RECOVERED. HAD BEEN PARTIALLY BUOYANT WITH BOW ABOVE WATER SINCE 22.7.11. FRENCH NAVY DIVERS SANK THE VESSEL USING SCUTTLING CHARGES ON 12.8.11. (WWW.ODIN.TC & WWW.VESSETRACKER.COM).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W
Union Neptune on Wreck Map
Union Neptune Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the UNION NEPTUNE wreck located?
The UNION NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W.
How deep is the UNION NEPTUNE and where exactly is it located?
The UNION NEPTUNE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W.
How deep is the seabed around the UNION NEPTUNE?
The seabed around the UNION NEPTUNE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When did the UNION NEPTUNE sink?
The UNION NEPTUNE sank on Jul 22, 2011.
When was the wreck of the UNION NEPTUNE discovered?
The wreck of the UNION NEPTUNE was discovered in 2011.
What cargo was the UNION NEPTUNE carrying?
The UNION NEPTUNE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the UNION NEPTUNE?
The UNION NEPTUNE had a tonnage of 2376 tons.
What type of wreck is the UNION NEPTUNE?
The UNION NEPTUNE is classified as a bulk carrier.