Trito Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trito Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.744 N,2 43.398 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.379067
  • Longitude: -2.723300
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRITO
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 70.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9.5
Orientation 64
Tonnage 1057
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2003

Surveying Details

H113/45 25.3.45 H113/45 25.3.45 POSN 502300N, 024430W. (PLYMOUTH LIST). H3971/52 30.6.52 H3971/52 30.6.52 INS NDW IN 502300N, 024430W. LC F 6840. H4622/55 22.7.55 H4622/55 22.7.55 EXAM'D IN 502241N, 024420W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 29FMS. SEABED GRAVEL AND SAND. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT, 25.10.54). INS AS WK 24FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 26.1.83 H5982/82 26.1.83 TWO WKS SHOWN IN 502239N, 024415W; AND 502208N, 024415W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. NCA. HH090/961/01 8.12.03 HH090/961/01 8.12.03 EXAM'D 16.7.03 IN 5022.744N, 0243.398W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.9 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS. LIES 064/244 DEGS WITH BOWS POSSIBLY TOWARDS 064 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 11MTRS ALONG 154/334 DEGS. SEPARATE PIECE OF WRECKAGE LIES 20MTRS WEST WITH DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WELL BROKEN WITH COAL CARGO STILL IN PLACE. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION FROM BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED JUNE 2004. (N R CHIPCHASE & I TAYLOR). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY N V BOELE'S SCHP & MACH, SLIKKERVEER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NV MAATS, 'ZEEVAART'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR SHORHAM. SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 21 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN WK, BOWS ?064 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 22.744 N,2 43.398 W
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FAQ

Where is the TRITO wreck located?

The TRITO wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.744 N,2 43.398 W.

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

The TRITO lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.744 N,2 43.398 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRITO?

The seabed around the TRITO lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the TRITO sink?

The TRITO sank on Sep 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TRITO discovered?

The wreck of the TRITO was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TRITO belong to?

The TRITO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the TRITO carrying?

The TRITO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TRITO?

The TRITO had a tonnage of 1057 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRITO?

The TRITO is classified as a steam ship.

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