War Puffin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
War puffin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 5.233 N,97 32.422 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.087217
  • Longitude: 97.540367
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR PUFFIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6802/21 8.11.21 H6802/21 8.11.21 ST APPROX 160645N, 973230E OR 347DEG 3M FROM GREEN I. LTHO. TWO MASTS, FUNNEL & BRIDGE SHOW ABOVE HIGH WATER. (HMS COMUS). INS AS STPA (1921). - NM 2070/21. H3096/23 1.5.23 H3096/23 1.5.23 THE VESSEL HAS BROKEN IN HALF & STERN IS SLIGHTLY E OF THE HULL. POSN 160520N, 973230E ON SE SIDE OF LONGSTONES REEF. (DRIM BOMBAY, RIMS CLIVE DTD 25.3.23). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 12.8.27 12.8.27 SHOWN ON E1212 [REC'D JUL'27]. H01835/44 5.10.61 H01835/44 5.10.61 ST SHOWN IN 160508N, 973240E ON K2099/KT. BR STD. 6.2.89 6.2.89 AMEND 160509N, 973237E [IND] ON NC 1845 [APPS TO MOULMEIN R]. 16.5.13 16.5.13 [WGD] POSN: 1605.233N, 9732.422E. BA 1845.
Last Amended Date May 16, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (TURNER, BRIGHTMAN & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE MOULMEIN FOR CALCUTTA. WAS WRECKED ON LONGSTONES REEF, AMHERST ROADS, AT MOUTH OF MOULMEIN R. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR PUFFIN wreck located?

The WAR PUFFIN wreck is located at coordinates 16 5.233 N,97 32.422 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR PUFFIN?

The seabed around the WAR PUFFIN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the WAR PUFFIN sink?

The WAR PUFFIN sank on Jun 30, 1919.

When was the wreck of the WAR PUFFIN discovered?

The wreck of the WAR PUFFIN was discovered in 1919.

What country did the WAR PUFFIN belong to?

The WAR PUFFIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR PUFFIN carrying?

The WAR PUFFIN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the WAR PUFFIN?

The WAR PUFFIN had a tonnage of 5025 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR PUFFIN?

The WAR PUFFIN is classified as a steam ship.

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