Neptune-Gascogne (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Neptune-gascogne (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 20.65 S,40 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.344167
  • Longitude: -40.183333
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type Platform
Flag FR
Length 118.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2019

Surveying Details

H4288/77 17.10.83 H4288/77 17.10.83 WRECK OF DRILLING RIG REPORTED IN 202039S, 401100W. DIMENSIONS, TRIANGULAR WITH SIDES 118MTRS LONG, HEIGHT 12MTRS. A DEPTH OF 22.8MTRS FOUND IN AREA. (NAVAREA V 1957 R). NCA. H4288/77 27.2.84 H4288/77 27.2.84 DETAILS ABOVE REPEATED, EXCEPT THAT DEPTH NOW GIVEN AS 20MTRS. (NAVAREA V 2626 R). Y BUOY ESTABLISHED IN ABOVE POSN. (NAVAREA V 2767 R). NCA YET. H4288/77 9.5.84 H4288/77 9.5.84 DETAILS OF NAVAREA 0267 REPEATED. (NAVAREA V 0237 R & 0680R/84). DEMOLITION OF MOVABLE PART OF SUNKEN DRILL RIG COMPLETE. Y BUOY REMOVED. MINOR LOCAL DEPTH 30MTRS. (NAVAREA V 0726 R/84). THESE REPORTS BELIEVED TO REFER TO FRENCH DRILLING PLATFORM NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE. HULL HAS BEEN SOLD AND NOW IN SHIPYARD UNDER REPAIR. (LL,5.5.84). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

LEGS BROKE OFF IN A STORM DURING VOYAGE CAMPOS FOR VITORIA. (LL).

General Comments

LEGS ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 20 20.65 S,40 11 W
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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 20 20.65 S,40 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The NEPTUNE-GASCOGNE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a platform.

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