Tritonia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tritonia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 36.2 N,7 52.94 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.603333
  • Longitude: -7.882333
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRITONIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Tonnage 4272
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Surveying Details MINED 22 MILES NNE OF TORY ISLAND. POSN 553600N, 075800W FOR FILING ONLY. HH292/500/02 15.1.97 WK LOCATED IN 553612N, 075253W [?OSI] BY FV SEAN POL. POSN CONFIRMED BY FV PARACLETE. E/S INDICATED WK UP TO 3FMS ABOVE SEABED. (MRCC DUBLIN, FAX DTD 9.1.97). INS AS USC 68MTRS. - NM 560/97. 13.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5536.200N, 0752.940W.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY D & W HENDERSON & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DONALDSON LINE LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 411 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PARTINGTON FOR ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. MINED. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 36.2 N,7 52.94 W.

How deep is the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 55 36.2 N,7 52.94 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 19, 1914.

When was the wreck of the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4272 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRITONIA (POSSIBLY)?

The TRITONIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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