Hms Neptune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 13.333 N,13 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.222217
  • Longitude: 13.366667
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NEPTUNE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 168.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 7175
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 1996

Surveying Details

H0921/43 15.2.43 SANK IN PA 331300N, 132300E. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). NCA. H2419/47 13.5.47 CONTACT, NAMED AS HMS NEPTUNE, IN 331300N, 132300E, 358DEGS, 20M FROM RAS TAJURA LT. (NONSUB ASDIC CONTACT LIST NO. 47/581/4/19, DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 331345N, 132300E. BR STD. 20.11.96 [WGD] POSN: 331320N, 132200E. NC 3403. (STS FOR PA). 11.12.13 MINED IN 3309.3N, 1320.4E. (NAVIGATING OFFICER, HMS AURORA). MINED IN 3308.5N, 1321.5E. (NAVIGATING OFFICER HMS PENELOPE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1933 BY PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD. 3 DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 72,000 SHP FOR 32.5 KNOTS. EIGHT 6 INCH, EIGHT 4 INCH AND 14 SMALLER GUNS. 8 TORPEDO TUBES. WHEN OFF TRIPOLI IN COMPANY WITH HM SHIPS AURORA, PENELOPE & KANDAHAR RAN INTO AN ENEMY MINEFIELD & STRUCK THREE MINES IN QUICK SUCCESSION. KANDAHAR RETURNED INTENDING TO TAKE NEPTUNE IN TOW BUT STRUCK A MINE ON THE WAY. NEPTUNE THEN STRUCK A FOURTH MINE & SANK. OF HER COMPLEMENT 47 OFFICERS AND 719 RATINGS (INCLUDING 147 NEW ZEALANDERS) WERE LOST. ABLE SEAMAN NORMAN WALTON WAS THE ONLY SURVIVOR. (DODS ET AL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS NEPTUNE wreck located?

The HMS NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 33 13.333 N,13 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NEPTUNE?

The seabed around the HMS NEPTUNE lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the HMS NEPTUNE sink?

The HMS NEPTUNE sank on Dec 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS NEPTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NEPTUNE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS NEPTUNE belong to?

The HMS NEPTUNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NEPTUNE?

The HMS NEPTUNE had a tonnage of 7175 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NEPTUNE?

The HMS NEPTUNE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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