Trifels Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trifels Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.805 N,2 22.105 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.230083
  • Longitude: 2.368417
Wreck Depth 10.3 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIFELS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.1
Orientation 157
Tonnage 6198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Surveying Details

H03950/41 10.11.41 DW, 2 MASTS SHOWING, IN 511340N, 022206E. BUOYED. (VA DOVER, 10.11.41). - NM 2748/41 & FNM 2763/41. H03950/41 27.11.50 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (GRAY & THOMPSON SALVAGE CO). - NM 2036/50. H03950/41 11.11.52 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. (GRAY & THOMPSON SALVAGE CO). - NM 2241/52. H2436/64 9.2.65 SHOWN AS ST ON FR 5513. BR STD. H802/61 15.2.66 SHOWN AS DW ON BELGIUM 1. NE 1872. 25.8.66 SHOWN AS DWPA ON BELGIUM 1. BR STD. H03950/41 9.11.81 NOW SW 10.6MTRS [MLS] IN 511351N, 022211E [EUR]. (BELGIUM NM 24/79/81). - NM 41/82. H1271/81 12.11.84 SHOWN AS SW 10.3MTRS [LAT] ON FR 6735 [1984 EDN]. BR STD. H1310/85/8 15.2.85 DIVED ON 7.8.84 IN PERFECT U/W VISIBILITY. LARGE VESSEL STANDING ALMOST 30FT OFF BOTTOM. LIES NNW/SSE, PARTIALLY IN A SANDBANK. LARGE GAP IN PORT SIDE AND DECK. MASTS STILLS LYING ON DECK. POTTERY WITH BOTH GERMAN (HANZA BREMEN) AND FRENCH (LIMOGES 1939) INSCRIPTIONS FOUND. THEREFORE THOUGHT TO BE WK OF TRIFELS. (J COULON, 25.1.85). H1310/88/18 28.7.88 CONFIRMED WK OF TRIFELS - NAME FOUND ON SPARE PROPELLER BLADE. (J COULON, 15.3.88). 31.10.96 SHOWN AS SW 10.6MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIAN 102 REPROMAT MAY'96. NC 1873 [MLS] NOW LARGEST SCALE. 18.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 10.3MTRS [LAT] IN 5113.805N, 0222.105E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY J C TECKLENBORG AG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEUTSCHE DAMPFS GES HANSA. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP STEAM TURBINE FOR 608NHP. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CAPTURED BY THE FRENCH AND RE-NAMED SAINTE LOUISE, BUT HAD BEEN REPOSSESED BY GERMANY AFTER THE FALL OF FRANCE. SUNK BY BRITISH MTBS. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, GAP IN PORT SIDE & DECK, MASTS ON DECK

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FAQ

Where is the TRIFELS wreck located?

The TRIFELS wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.805 N,2 22.105 E.

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

The TRIFELS lies at a depth of about 10.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.805 N,2 22.105 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRIFELS?

The seabed around the TRIFELS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the TRIFELS sink?

The TRIFELS sank on Sep 8, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TRIFELS discovered?

The wreck of the TRIFELS was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TRIFELS belong to?

The TRIFELS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the TRIFELS?

The TRIFELS had a tonnage of 6198 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIFELS?

The TRIFELS is classified as a steam ship.

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