Hms Trinidad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms trinidad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		73 35 N,22 53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 73.583333
  • Longitude: 22.883333
Water Depth 440 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRINIDAD
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 167.3 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 8000
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK BY OWN FORCES IN 733500N, 225300E APPROX. (WWIISL & NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

29.3.42 BUILT IN 1939. WHILST ESCORTING A CONVOY TO N RUSSIA, WAS TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN AIRCRAFT IN THE BARENTS SEA ON 29.3.42. SHE EFFECTED REPAIRS AND PUT ABOUT FOR HOME BUT WAS ATTACKED BY OVER 20 GERMAN JU-88'S WHICH SCORED SEVERAL HITS AND SET HER ON FIRE. HER CREW WERE TAKEN OFF BY BRITISH DESTROYERS WHICH THEN SANK HER WITH TORPEDOES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRINIDAD wreck located?

The HMS TRINIDAD wreck is located at coordinates 73 35 N,22 53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRINIDAD?

The seabed around the HMS TRINIDAD lies at approximately 440 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRINIDAD sink?

The HMS TRINIDAD sank on May 15, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRINIDAD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRINIDAD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS TRINIDAD belong to?

The HMS TRINIDAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRINIDAD?

The HMS TRINIDAD had a tonnage of 8000 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRINIDAD?

The HMS TRINIDAD is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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