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The Culloden Shipwreck

The British warship HMS Culloden ran aground on January 23rd, 1781 during a snow storm off Montauk Point. The British recovered most of her supplies and guns before they burned her to the water line.

At the height of the American Revolution, the ship was trying to intercept a French Man of War and two frigates who were attempting to ship supplies to the Revolutionaries."

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Some of the recovered wreckage, such as the canon at right as well as a variety of artifacts can be seen in the Shiprwreck Hall exhibit of the East Hampton Marine Museum in Amagansett.

Vessel Specifications:

• Type: British Frigate
  
• Built: 1776
• Owner: British Navy
  
• Length Beam: 170 ft
  
• Draft: 47 ft
  
• Tonnage: 1,659
  
• Arms: 74 gun
• Capacity: 650 men
• Hull Construction: Wood
  
• Propulsion: Sail
  

The HMS Culloden is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of its historical significance, divers are prohibited from taking artifacts or otherwise disturbing this wreck