Neuquen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Neuquen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.853 N,11 0.007 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.964217
  • Longitude: -11.000117
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEUQUEN
Type steam ship
Flag AR
Length 106.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3583
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20MILES NW BY W OF SKELLIGS. (LLOYDS, TELCON). POSN 515750N, 105958W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HOLLND & CO, LONDON. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 327 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSAIRO FOR BELFAST. FIRED UPON BY U-84 AND ATTEMPTED TO EVADE CAPTURE. AFTER TWO HITS THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED. 18 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NEUQUEN wreck located?

The NEUQUEN wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.853 N,11 0.007 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEUQUEN?

The seabed around the NEUQUEN lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the NEUQUEN sink?

The NEUQUEN sank on Jan 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the NEUQUEN discovered?

The wreck of the NEUQUEN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the NEUQUEN belong to?

The NEUQUEN belonged to AR.

What cargo was the NEUQUEN carrying?

The NEUQUEN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the NEUQUEN?

The NEUQUEN had a tonnage of 3583 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEUQUEN?

The NEUQUEN is classified as a steam ship.

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