Triton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Triton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 30.6 N,50 12.275 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.510000
  • Longitude: 50.204583
Wreck Depth -0.9 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRITON
Type dredger
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G SPHERICAL LT BUOY, QKFL CLOSE N.
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2007

Surveying Details

25.7.69 25.7.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 263036N, 501216.5E. LIES ON PORT SIDE IN GEN DEPTH 36FT, LIES 260YDS OFF N END OF PIER, PARTLY BLOCKING THE FAIRWAY. REMOVAL REQUIRED. SEABED SAND & SHELLS. MANY OF 50 BUCKETS, EACH WEIGHING 2TONS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, ALL WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED BEFORE VESSEL CAN BE REFLOATED. CRANE & BUCKET LADDER EMBEDDED IN SAND. SHOWS 3FT AT LW, PROBABLY BUOYED. (LLOYDS VOL.196) NCA YET. H5204/69 2.10.69 H5204/69 2.10.69 DW DRIES 3FT, MARKED BY G SPHERICAL BUOY CLOSE N. (SS CHAKDINA HN DTD 9.9.69) - TNM 1599/69. H4627/69 13.10.69 H4627/69 13.10.69 BUOY HAS LOW POWER, QKFL LT. IT IS INTENDED TO SALVAGE IN NEAR FUTURE. (MV FLORISTAN HN 6/69) NCA. H5204/69 1.12.69 H5204/69 1.12.69 VESSEL LIFTED BY SALVAGE COMPANY W.A. VAN DEN TAK'S BERGINGSBEDRIJF N.V., ROTTERDAM ON 21.10.69. TOWED BOTTOM UP 80M FROM DAMMAM AND SCUTTLED IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.198) SCUTTLING POSN NOT STATED. AMENDED TO LIFT. - TNM CANCELLED.

Circumstances of loss

DUMB BUCKET CHAIN DREDGER SANK DUE TO BREAKING OF STERN ANCHOR LINE DUE TO HEAVY SWELL. CREW SAFE. (LLOYDS VOL.196)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 26 30.6 N,50 12.275 E
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FAQ

Where is the TRITON wreck located?

The TRITON wreck is located at coordinates 26 30.6 N,50 12.275 E.

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

The TRITON lies at a depth of about -0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 26 30.6 N,50 12.275 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRITON?

The seabed around the TRITON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the TRITON sink?

The TRITON sank on Apr 13, 1969.

When was the wreck of the TRITON discovered?

The wreck of the TRITON was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TRITON belong to?

The TRITON belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the TRITON?

The TRITON is classified as a dredger.

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