Tringa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tringa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.217 N,2 26.287 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.353617
  • Longitude: 2.438117
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRINGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1930
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

Surveying Details

H0452/40 31.5.40 POSN 175.5 DEG, 1.4M FROM W HINDER LT BUOY. POSN ESTD FROM FLOATING WRECKAGE 290 DEG 1C FROM W HINDER LT BUOY 005 DEG 315 YDS BY RANGEFINDER, DYCK WHISTLE BUOY 084 DEG 5775 YDS BY RANGEFINDER. POSN FROM FLOATING WRECKAGE WITH BEARING BY ASDIC 058 DEG DISTANCE 1500 YDS W HINDER LT BUOY 015 DEG 3930 YDS, BY RANGEFINDER DYCK LT & WHISTLE BUOY 075 DEG. (HMS MALCOLM 11.5.40). INS AS DW IN 512110N, 022626E. - PFNM 1256/40 & FNM 1348/40. H04073/44 27.10.44 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 42 FT, FOUL AT 44FT. IN POSN 512109N, 022630E. (FOIC YARMOUTH 4.10.44). AMEND WK 7FMS. - NM 2318/44. H2119/58 18.7.69 NOW SW 23.7 MTRS IN 512106N, 022620E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 114/69). AMEND SW 13FMS. - NM 1185/69. H2119/58 27.10.69 AMEND TO SW 13FMS ON 1406. - NM 1728/69. 11.9.72 AMEND SW 23.3MTRS IN 512116N, 022620E [EUR]. NC 323. 6.11.81 SW 23.6 MTRS IN 512115N, 022636E SHOWN ON BELGIAN 102. BR STD. 17.6.93 SW 23.5MTRS SHOWN IN 512116N, 022622E [EUR] ON BELGIUM 102 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 23MTRS IN 5121.217N, 0226.287E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY VAN DER GIESSON & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & CONTINENTAL SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 335NHP FOR 11 KNOTS. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR GLASGOW. MINED. (DODS). SUNK, ACCORDING TO SOME SOURCES, BY U9 BY TORPEDO. (R VERPOORTE).

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FAQ

Where is the TRINGA wreck located?

The TRINGA wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.217 N,2 26.287 E.

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

The TRINGA lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.217 N,2 26.287 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRINGA?

The seabed around the TRINGA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TRINGA sink?

The TRINGA sank on May 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TRINGA discovered?

The wreck of the TRINGA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TRINGA belong to?

The TRINGA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TRINGA?

The TRINGA had a tonnage of 1930 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRINGA?

The TRINGA is classified as a steam ship.

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