Where is the Neptune (Z 540) wreck located?

The Neptune (Z 540) wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.68 N,4 12.065 E.

How deep is the Neptune (Z 540) and where exactly is it located?

The Neptune (Z 540) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.68 N,4 12.065 E.

The seabed around the Neptune (Z 540) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

The Neptune (Z 540) sank on Oct 20, 1971.

The wreck of the Neptune (Z 540) was discovered in 1971.

The Neptune (Z 540) belonged to BE.

The Neptune (Z 540) is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	distributed remains of wreck
Neptune (z 540) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	53 0.68 N,4 12.065 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 53.011333 Longitude: 4.201083
Wreck Depth	30.5 m
Water Depth	32 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	Neptune (Z 540)
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	BE
Orientation	275
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 20, 1971
Bottom Texture	Sand
Scour Dimensions	0,,32.28,275
Original Detection Year	1971
Last Detection Year	2025
Original Source	national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details	H2062/71 15.12.71 POSN 530030N, 041248E. (NETHERLANDS NM 2899(T)/71) NCA YET. H4868/71 14.9.83 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED, DURING PIPELINE SURVEY, IN 530043N, 041208E. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 27MTRS. LYING SSW/NNE. LENGTH ABOUT 20MTRS. (RACAL SURVEY LTD, TELECON 14.9.83) NCA YET. INFORMED DUTCH AUTHORITIES BY TELEX. H4868/71 8.12.83 INS WK 14FMS 4FT IN 530043N, 041208E. R/P. 27.6.02 SHOWN AS WK 27MTRS IN 5300.667N, 0412.053E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2322 [CO-PRODUCTION 2ND EDN MAR'02]. NE 2322. 3.4.03 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 2593 [INT 1414] [CO-PRODUCTION 2ND EDN APR'03]. NE 2593.
Last Amended Date	Sep 28, 2025

CAPSIZED AND SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (LLOYDS VOL.206).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.68 N,4 12.065 E

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