Tricolor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Tricolor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 43.647 N,96 12.387 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.727450
  • Longitude: 96.206450
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRICOLOR
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 6850
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1956
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2009

Surveying Details

H2055/56 15.8.56 H2055/56 15.8.56 BEACHED IN APPROX 164400N, 961300E. (LLOYDS LIST). 13.12.76 13.12.76 ST SHOWN IN 164336N, 961236E ON SURVEY DTD OCT-DEC '73 [K8305/2]. BR STD. 6.11.79 6.11.79 ST SHOWN ON US 3714. 3.6.86 3.6.86 ST SHOWN IN 164334N, 961234E [IND] ON SURVEY DTD MAR '79 [K8443/3]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 12.11.09 SEP 2008000080736 12.11.09 NOT SHOWN ON BURMA 09A [1ST EDN SEP '07, 1:30,000], BUT MYANMAR AUTHORITY CONCERNED FOR PORT LIMIT OF YANGON RIVER CONFIRM THAT WRECKS & OBSTNS SHOWN ON BA 833 STILL EXIST. (CAPT MIN THEIN TINT, BURMESE NAVY, E-MAIL DTD 1.10.08) RETAIN AS CHARTED. WGD POSN: 1643.647N, 9612.387E. NE 833.

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED ON FIRE ON KINGS SAND BANK, RANGOON RIVER. LIKELY TO BE A TOTAL LOSS (LLOYDS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the TRICOLOR wreck located?

The TRICOLOR wreck is located at coordinates 16 43.647 N,96 12.387 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRICOLOR?

The seabed around the TRICOLOR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the TRICOLOR sink?

The TRICOLOR sank on Feb 29, 1956.

When was the wreck of the TRICOLOR discovered?

The wreck of the TRICOLOR was discovered in 1956.

What country did the TRICOLOR belong to?

The TRICOLOR belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the TRICOLOR?

The TRICOLOR had a tonnage of 6850 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRICOLOR?

The TRICOLOR is classified as a steam ship.

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