Neptune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.5 N,4 12.62 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.008333
  • Longitude: 4.210333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNE
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3150/69 1.11.71 CAPSIZED AFTER HEAVY LIST. 4 CREW RESCUED BY DUTCH FRIGATE 'ISAAC SWEERS'. (LL 206/143). H2062/71 15.12.71 CONFIRMED BY HAGUE NM 2899(T)/71. NCA. H2062/71 14.3.73 POSSIBLE DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (HAGUE NM 2899(T)/71). - NM 656(T)/73. H2062/71 12.11.73 NDW IN 530030N, 041248E. (HAGUE NM 3058/73). INS NDW. - NM 2238/73. H4868/71 29.5.74 CONFIRMED AS NDW. (NL WK RECORDS). 15.5.85 SHOWN AS NDW IN 530033N, 041242E [EUR] ON NETH 1350 (CORRECT TO AUG' 83). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H4753/82 5.12.85 TO BE EXPUNGED. (NETH NM 639/85). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AFTER HEAVY LIST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNE wreck located?

The NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.5 N,4 12.62 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNE?

The seabed around the NEPTUNE lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the NEPTUNE sink?

The NEPTUNE sank on Oct 20, 1971.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the NEPTUNE belong to?

The NEPTUNE belonged to BE.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNE?

The NEPTUNE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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