Hms Triumph (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms triumph (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 12.09 N,26 13.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.201500
  • Longitude: 26.232833
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY)
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 21.6 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 11985
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2209/66 28.6.66 FOUND IN 401147N, 261400E. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 37FMS ON A SHELVING SEABED NOT FAR FROM THE SHORE. (DR E J HALL, 9.6.66). INS AS NDW. NC 2429. 9.5.77 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH 213 [1977 EDN]. RETAIN AS CHARTED. NCA. H2209/66 23.4.81 SHOAL SOUNDING 30MTRS SHOWN NEAR THIS POSN ON TURKISH 212. SHOW AS WK 30MTRS ON BA CHARTS IN VIEW OF DR HALL'S REPORT. BR STD. H4990/77-H2813/72; H1272/83 8.7.83 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH NM BLOCKS 137/83, 138/83. BR STD. 14.5.91 SHOAL DEPTH 30MTRS SHOWN IN 401209N, 261400E ON TURKISH 212. 15.3.94 DATA RE-ASSESSED, WK OFFICER'S DECISION TO REINSERT WK 30MTRS IN 401209N, 261400E. NE 2429. HH100/351/08 21.3.94 SHOWN AS POSN OF HMS TRIUMPH ON GERMAN CHART 1915. SEP 2011/000880811 13.6.11 NOT SHOWN ON TR402134 [EDN 4.0]. AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 27.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON TURKISH 2134 [EDN DTD 24.6.00].
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 BY VICKERS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 14,000IHP CAPABLE OF 20.1KNOTS, & YARROW BOILERS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 21 WHEN LYING OFF GABA TEPE. SANK WITHIN 10 MINUTES, OVER 500 CREW RESCUED BUT 73 LIVES LOST. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 40 12.09 N,26 13.97 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 40 12.09 N,26 13.97 E.

How deep is the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 40 12.09 N,26 13.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) sank on May 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 11985 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS TRIUMPH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a battleship.

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