Tricolor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tricolor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 20.1 N,79 53.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.335000
  • Longitude: 79.888667
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRICOLOR
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1931
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1031/31 12.2.31 H1031/31 12.2.31 DWPA IN 061900N, 795500E. (COLOMBO NM 2/31). - NM 338/31. H774/48 30.1.48 H774/48 30.1.48 NDW IN 062000N, 795326E. (HMS LOCH QUOICH). AMEND NDW. - NM 220/48. SEP 2021000272601 12.10.21 WK 49MTRS IN 0620.10N, 7953.32E. (INDIAN NM *180(19/21)). AMEND NDW-DEPTH UNKNOWN TO NDW-DEPTH KNOWN, 49MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY DEUTSCHE WEFT AG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W WILHELMSEN. OIL ENGINE OF 988NHP. PASSAGE OSLO FOR YOKOHAMA. SANK DUE TO INTERNAL EXPLOSION JUST AFTER LEAVING COLOMBO. 6 LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UK NM 4678/21

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FAQ

Where is the TRICOLOR wreck located?

The TRICOLOR wreck is located at coordinates 6 20.1 N,79 53.32 E.

How deep is the TRICOLOR and where exactly is it located?

The TRICOLOR lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 6 20.1 N,79 53.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRICOLOR?

The seabed around the TRICOLOR lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the TRICOLOR sink?

The TRICOLOR sank on Jan 5, 1931.

When was the wreck of the TRICOLOR discovered?

The wreck of the TRICOLOR was discovered in 1931.

What country did the TRICOLOR belong to?

The TRICOLOR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TRICOLOR carrying?

The TRICOLOR was carrying chemicals,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TRICOLOR?

The TRICOLOR had a tonnage of 6119 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRICOLOR?

The TRICOLOR is classified as a carrier.

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