Triton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Triton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 45.49 N,0 40.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.758167
  • Longitude: 0.678000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRITON
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 89.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1883
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2003

Surveying Details

H3711/23 28.5.23 H3711/23 28.5.23 VESSEL REPORTED STRANDED 16.4.23 ON SANDBANK 130DEGS X 5CABLES FROM EASTERN EXTREMITY OF DOLBEN POINT, CONSPICUOUS FOR SOME MILES. (HMS THISTLE, HN). - NM 809/23. H6163/27 23.9.27 H6163/27 23.9.27 AMENDED TO DW WITH LEGEND 'WRECK (1923)(PA)'. (COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS, ACCRA, BOT 35/1573/27). - NM 1723/27. 5.4.55 5.4.55 AMEND TO DW IN 054527N, 004054E. (NC BRANCH). NC 1360. 15.7.03 15.7.03 SHOWN IN 0554.490N, 0040.680E [UND] ON BA 1360 [NE DTD 27.5.83].

Circumstances of loss

20.4.1923 BUILT IN 1913 BY DUNLOP, BREMNER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMB. MAATS. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR WEST AFRICAN PORTS. WAS WRECKED OFF ADDAH 20.4.1923. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the TRITON wreck located?

The TRITON wreck is located at coordinates 5 45.49 N,0 40.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRITON?

The seabed around the TRITON lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the TRITON sink?

The TRITON sank on Apr 16, 1923.

When was the wreck of the TRITON discovered?

The wreck of the TRITON was discovered in 1923.

What country did the TRITON belong to?

The TRITON belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the TRITON?

The TRITON had a tonnage of 1883 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRITON?

The TRITON is classified as a steam ship.

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