Neptuno Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Neptuno Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 18.167 S,79 56.283 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -2.302783
  • Longitude: -79.938050
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name NEPTUNO
Type merchant vessel
Flag EC
Length 57.7 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 619
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1984
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Surveying Details

H5067/75 3.8.84 LIES WITH ABOUT 70DEGS, STBD LIST NEAR QUARANTINE ANCHORAGE, GUAYAQUIL & IS VISIBLE ALL STATES OF TIDE. REFLOATING APPARENTLY FEASIBLE. (LL, 9.7.84). NCA YET. H3754/79 11.10.84 ST IN 021806S, 795615W. FIXED BY INTERSECTION. (HMS HERALD, HN 14/84, 11.9.84). BR STD. H3754/79 5.2.85 ST IN 021810S, 795617W. HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOW 2MTRS HIGH AT HW. (MV ISLA PAYANA, HN 26.12.84). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1954 BY BRODOGRADILISTE I TVORNICA DIZEL MOTORA 'ULJANIK'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JORGE MACCHIAVELLO TOURS. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE AT ANCHOR OFF GUAYAQUIL. FIRE FIGHTERS TRIED TO SAVE HER BUT WHEN SHE STARTED TO LIST SHE WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY MUDBANK, WHERE SHE ROLLED OVER ONTO HER STBD SIDE AND SANK. SHE WAS DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNO wreck located?

The NEPTUNO wreck is located at coordinates 2 18.167 S,79 56.283 W.

When did the NEPTUNO sink?

The NEPTUNO sank on May 28, 1984.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNO discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNO was discovered in 1984.

What country did the NEPTUNO belong to?

The NEPTUNO belonged to EC.

What was the tonnage of the NEPTUNO?

The NEPTUNO had a tonnage of 619 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNO?

The NEPTUNO is classified as a merchant vessel.

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