Tritona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tritona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 7.12 N,8 31.53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.118667
  • Longitude: -8.525500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRITONA
Type sailing vessel
Flag PA
Length 43 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 364
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH363/350/01 10.1.90 HH363/350/01 10.1.90 WK AGROUND IN 370712N, 083127W. (LISBON TNM 170/89). NCA, TEMP ONLY. HH363/350/01 10.1.90 HH363/350/01 10.1.90 GIVEN AS 370702.5N, 083129W. (MV 'HOUTMANGRACHT', HN 3.12.89). NCA YET. 26.8.06 26.8.06 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE CHARTS [SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS DIGITAL SURVEY 2001-2204 IN AREA]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 83.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2006

Circumstances of loss

3.12.89 BROKE ADRIFT WHILE ANCHORED IN PORTIMAO HBR DURING STRONG WINDS. RAN AGROUND ON SANDBAR NEAR FERRAGUDO AT ENTRANCE TO HBR AND BEGAN TO BREAK UP. WK BURNT OUT. (MV 'HOUTMANGRACHT', HN 3.12.89). (LLOYDS VOL.278)

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FAQ

Where is the TRITONA wreck located?

The TRITONA wreck is located at coordinates 37 7.12 N,8 31.53 W.

When did the TRITONA sink?

The TRITONA sank on Nov 26, 1989.

When was the wreck of the TRITONA discovered?

The wreck of the TRITONA was discovered in 1989.

What country did the TRITONA belong to?

The TRITONA belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the TRITONA?

The TRITONA had a tonnage of 364 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRITONA?

The TRITONA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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