Raf Triton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Raf triton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.588 N,4 41.571 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.709800
  • Longitude: -4.692850
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAF TRITON
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1966
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2010

Surveying Details

H4757/58 3.11.66 H4757/58 3.11.66 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2 M N OF LITTLE SCARES ROCKS. (CG PORTPATRICK, HN DTD 21.6.66). INS AS DWPA IN 544235N, 044130W [OGB]. - NM 2035/66. H4757/58 29.12.66 H4757/58 29.12.66 TOWER AS RAISED AND TOWED TO ANCHORAGE ON 21.6.66. LATER TOWED TO THE CLYDE. ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT AT W FRENCH, WIGTOWNSHIRE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOVEMENT OF TOWER, AND TOWED BY RFA MANDARIN. (CG PORTPATRICK, LTR DTD 24.12.66). DELETE. - NM 127/67.

Circumstances of loss

OVERTURNED AND SANK WHILE BEING INSTALLED.

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FAQ

Where is the RAF TRITON wreck located?

The RAF TRITON wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.588 N,4 41.571 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAF TRITON?

The seabed around the RAF TRITON lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the RAF TRITON discovered?

The wreck of the RAF TRITON was discovered in 1966.

What country did the RAF TRITON belong to?

The RAF TRITON belonged to GB.

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