Union Neptune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Union neptune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.878833
  • Longitude: -1.681950
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION NEPTUNE
Type bulk carrier
Length 87 m
Width 12 m
Tonnage 2376
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

11.8.11 SANK 11.5 MILES SW OF ISLE D'OLERON. (LLOYDS CASUALTY WEEK 5.8.11). SEP 2011/000149335 16.8.11 DW IN 4553.17N, 0138.59W [WGD]. W CARD LT BUOY, Q(9) 15 SEC, IN 4553.14N, 0138.91W; E CARD LT BUOY, VQ(3) 5 SEC, IN 4553.14N, 0138.43W. (FRENCH NM 32/27/11). INS AS DW (BUOYED). - NM 4139/11. SEP 2011/000151321 18.8.11 NOW USC 15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. BOW SECTION IN 4552.687N, 0140.911W [WGD], CENTRE SECTION IN 4552.702N, 0140.924W, STERN SECTION IN 4552.729N, 0140.934W. (AVURNAV CHERBOURG 310/11). 31.6.11 DEPTH ABOVE WK IS MORE THAN 30MTRS. (CASUALTY WEEK DTD 26.8.11). NCA. SEP 2011/000180123 5.10.11 NOW WK USC 25MTRS IN 4552.73N, 0140.93W [WGD]. BUOYS DELETED. (FRENCH NM 39/5/11). - NM 4870/11. SEP 2012/000211631 22.10.12 NOW WK 34MTRS. (FRENCH NM 42/34/12).

Circumstances of loss

22.7.11 PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR ROTTERDAM. TOOK A HEAVY LIST AND SEND DISTRESS SIGNALS. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY M TUG ABEILLE LANGUEDOC FOR ROCHELLE BUT LIST INCREASED. CREW RECOVERED. HAD BEEN PARTIALLY BUOYANT WITH BOW ABOVE WATER SINCE 22.7.11. FRENCH NAVY DIVERS SANK THE VESSEL USING SCUTTLING CHARGES ON 12.8.11. (WWW.ODIN.TC & WWW.VESSETRACKER.COM).

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FAQ

Where is the UNION NEPTUNE wreck located?

The UNION NEPTUNE wreck is located at coordinates 45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W.

How deep is the UNION NEPTUNE and where exactly is it located?

The UNION NEPTUNE lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 45 52.73 N,1 40.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION NEPTUNE?

The seabed around the UNION NEPTUNE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the UNION NEPTUNE sink?

The UNION NEPTUNE sank on Jul 22, 2011.

When was the wreck of the UNION NEPTUNE discovered?

The wreck of the UNION NEPTUNE was discovered in 2011.

What cargo was the UNION NEPTUNE carrying?

The UNION NEPTUNE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the UNION NEPTUNE?

The UNION NEPTUNE had a tonnage of 2376 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNION NEPTUNE?

The UNION NEPTUNE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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