Pusnes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Pusnes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.439 N,4 54.048 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.173983
  • Longitude: 4.900800
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Pusnes
Type mobile crane
Flag NO
Length 39.9 m
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 112
Tonnage 170
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2239/64 16.4.70 DW PA IN 541100N, 045600E. (GERMAN NM 1208/70 & NETHERLANDS NM 84(T)/70). INS AS DW PA. - NM 694/70. H429/70 5.2.73 NOT SHOWN ON BLOCK FOR GERMAN D.101. NCA, MAY BE STS. 13.12.73 SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [NOV '73 EDN]. H3878/75 6.10.75 WK 42MTRS IN 541031N, 045400E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2228/75). - NM 2106/75. H2356/76 29.3.76 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. PREVIOUS DW PA IN 541100N, 045600E ALSO LISTED. (MICROFILMED DATA DTD 20.1.76). 4.5.89 NAMED AS PUSNES. WK 42MTRS IN 541031N, 045400E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88). HH100/351/17 11.5.01 LOCATED IN 5410.482N, 0454.127E [EUR] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.9 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS. SWATHE HT 4.1MTRS. LIES WNW/ESE. (MV TRIDENS 1, VIA SVITZER, EMAIL DTD 11.5.01). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH340/620/06 6.8.01 NOW WK 40MTRS IN 5410.52N, 0454.00E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 31/443/01). - NM 3649/01. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK 39MTRS IN 5410.474N, 0453.917E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF M TUG ABEILLE NO.15 IN VERY FINE WEATHER WHILST ON PASSAGE NORWAY FOR ALEXANDRIA. VESSEL, WHICH WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN FULLY SURVEYED BEFORE DEPARTURE, SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A 40DEG LIST & SANK BEFORE ANYTHING COULD BE DONE.

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FAQ

Where is the Pusnes wreck located?

The Pusnes wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.439 N,4 54.048 E.

How deep is the Pusnes and where exactly is it located?

The Pusnes lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.439 N,4 54.048 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Pusnes?

The seabed around the Pusnes lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the Pusnes sink?

The Pusnes sank on Dec 20, 1969.

When was the wreck of the Pusnes discovered?

The wreck of the Pusnes was discovered in 1969.

What country did the Pusnes belong to?

The Pusnes belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the Pusnes?

The Pusnes had a tonnage of 170 tons.

What type of wreck is the Pusnes?

The Pusnes is classified as a mobile crane.

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