Neptunia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neptunia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 45 N,50 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.750000
  • Longitude: 50.750000
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNIA
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 236.2 m
Width 32.3 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 25572
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 13, 1985

Surveying Details

H3569/84 28.2.85 REPD ON FIRE OFF BUSHIRE IN 285000N, 504500E, APPROX. (LL 15.2.85). SANK IN APPROX SAME POSN AS ORIGINAL INCIDENT. (LL 21.2.85). NCA YET. H3569/84 18.3.85 NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE. (MENAS, TELEX 3.3.85). H3569/84 21.3.85 ATTACKED 12 MILES S OF BUSHIRE IN 284500N, 504500E AND SANK. (MARINE TOTAL LOSSES - FEB '85). INS AS DWPA. - NM 910/85. H3569/84 8.9.88 MV IRAN SALAM (9206 GRT, MAX DRAUGHT 9.08MTRS) 'RAN OVER WK IN 284854N, 504442E' ON 4.7.88 AND WAS DAMAGED. (LL 1.9.88). POSSIBLY THIS WK - MENAS MAKING ENQUIRIES. NCA YET. HH498/352/01 10.5.89 INTENTION TO SALVAGE ADVERTISED BY PSO HQ, TEHRAN. (LL 19.4.89). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

HIT BY GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHED BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT. CAUGHT FIRE. HAD EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNIA wreck located?

The NEPTUNIA wreck is located at coordinates 28 45 N,50 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNIA?

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

When did the NEPTUNIA sink?

The NEPTUNIA sank on Feb 17, 1985.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNIA discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNIA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the NEPTUNIA belong to?

The NEPTUNIA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the NEPTUNIA carrying?

The NEPTUNIA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNIA?

The NEPTUNIA had a tonnage of 25572 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNIA?

The NEPTUNIA is classified as a tanker.

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