Trident Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trident Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 20.246 N,2 40.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.337433
  • Longitude: -2.667883
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIDENT
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 59.7 m
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 6.6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1832
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2336/84 25.7.85 H2336/84 25.7.85 LARGE DISPERSED WK LOCATED IN 582016N, 023958W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246, HN 11.7.85). NCA YET. H2336/84 21.3.86 H2336/84 21.3.86 EXAMINED 28.6.85 IN 582016N, 023958W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 60MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). BR STD. HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAMINED 26.6.06 IN 5820.246N, 0240.073W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.6 IN GEN DEPTH 56.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS WITH BOWS 210DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 37MTRS TOWARDS 255DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. GENERALLY INTACT, ON IT SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). PROBABLE ABANDONED TRAWLS LIE CLOSE BY. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 21.10.10 21.10.10 WK WAS DIVED IN 2001 BY DIVERS FROM DIVE BOAT KARIN AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS TRIDENT. (K HEATH, TELECON 21.10.10) IDENTITY AMENDED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2020

Circumstances of loss

LOST WITH ALL SEVEN CREW.

General Comments

GENERALLY INTACT, ON ITS SIDE, ?ABANDONED TRAWL CLOSE BY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 20.246 N,2 40.073 W
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FAQ

Where is the TRIDENT wreck located?

The TRIDENT wreck is located at coordinates 58 20.246 N,2 40.073 W.

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

The TRIDENT lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 58 20.246 N,2 40.073 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRIDENT?

The seabed around the TRIDENT lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the TRIDENT sink?

The TRIDENT sank on Oct 3, 1974.

When was the wreck of the TRIDENT discovered?

The wreck of the TRIDENT was discovered in 1974.

What country did the TRIDENT belong to?

The TRIDENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRIDENT carrying?

The TRIDENT was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the TRIDENT?

The TRIDENT had a tonnage of 1832 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIDENT?

The TRIDENT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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