Neptuno (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Neptuno (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 3.93 N,1 20.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.065500
  • Longitude: 1.348833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NEPTUNO (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 70 m
Shadow Height 1
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2002

Surveying Details

H1310/87/44 13.1.88 H1310/87/44 13.1.88 WK OF CARGO VESSEL RECENTLY LOCATED IN BAY BETWEEN PTA TORRETAS AND CAPE EUBARCO, IBIZA, IN APPROX 390400N, 012100E [EUR]. GEN DEPTH ABOUT 10MTRS. THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK OF BRITISH VESSEL 'TRAFALGER' [SIC]. (P. JENKINS). NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. LLOYDS APPARENTLY HAVE NO DETAILS ON THIS WRECK. H1310/88/34 30.6.88 H1310/88/34 30.6.88 NOW BELIEVED TO BE WK OF SPANISH MV 'NEPTUNO'. BADLY BROKEN UP WKGE, SCATTERED OVER AREA APPROX 200MTRS SQ, WITH ONLY ENGINE AND SOME BULKHEAD SECTIONS STANDING ABOUT 1MTR HIGH. (P JENKINS). NCA, BA 1703 STS, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (P JENKINS).

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM DIVER REPORT BADLY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 3.93 N,1 20.93 E
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FAQ

Where is the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 39 3.93 N,1 20.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) carrying?

The NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the NEPTUNO (PROBABLY)?

The NEPTUNO (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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