Neptunian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Neptunian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 27 N,17 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.450000
  • Longitude: -17.450000
Water Depth 1030 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEPTUNIAN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Surveying Details

28.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582700N, 172700W. (WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 2000 MTRS. POSN GIVEN AS 582700N, 171700W. (AXIS SUBMARNIE SUCCESSES). STATED TO HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM CONVOY IN POSN 583000N, 161000W. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON (W A SOUTER & CO). OIL ENGINE OF 598NHP. PASSAGE SANTIAGO FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-47 AFTER JOINING A CONVOY AT SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNIAN wreck located?

The NEPTUNIAN wreck is located at coordinates 58 27 N,17 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNIAN?

The seabed around the NEPTUNIAN lies at approximately 1030 meters deep.

When did the NEPTUNIAN sink?

The NEPTUNIAN sank on Sep 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNIAN discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNIAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the NEPTUNIAN belong to?

The NEPTUNIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEPTUNIAN carrying?

The NEPTUNIAN was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNIAN?

The NEPTUNIAN had a tonnage of 5155 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNIAN?

The NEPTUNIAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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