Pukkastan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pukkastan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 23.038 N,7 49.045 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.383967
  • Longitude: -7.817417
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUKKASTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.3 m
Width 17.5 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 5809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 492300N, 074900W. (WW2SL). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H095/39 15.1.41 H095/39 15.1.41 WESTERN APPROACHES LIST. [POSN NOT QUOTED IN RECORD].
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND FIRED ON BY SUBMARINE. (WW2SL). BUILT IN 1929 BY SHORT BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE HINDUSTAN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 472 NHP. PASSAGE TABLE BAY TO ROTTERDAM. CARGO MAIZE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 23.038 N,7 49.045 W
Pukkastan on Wreck Map Pukkastan Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PUKKASTAN wreck located?

The PUKKASTAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 23.038 N,7 49.045 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUKKASTAN?

The seabed around the PUKKASTAN lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the PUKKASTAN sink?

The PUKKASTAN sank on Sep 7, 1939.

When was the wreck of the PUKKASTAN discovered?

The wreck of the PUKKASTAN was discovered in 1939.

What country did the PUKKASTAN belong to?

The PUKKASTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PUKKASTAN carrying?

The PUKKASTAN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PUKKASTAN?

The PUKKASTAN had a tonnage of 5809 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUKKASTAN?

The PUKKASTAN is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks