Trident Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Trident Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.506 N,1 14.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.925100
  • Longitude: -1.234967
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRIDENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 7.7
Tonnage 4317
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H02694/41 15.9.41 INS AS DWPA. - NM 2097/41. H02694/41 16.11.59 NOT LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 13.10.49). DELETED. R/S. H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WKS 0.5M SSE AND 8 CABLES SE COULD POSSIBLY BE THIS WK. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.71). H2189/71 22.5.72 FURTHER CONTACT 2 CABLES NE. NOT YET INVESTIGATED. (ISS 1971 K6040). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SUNDERLAND SB CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE QUAYSIDE SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 371NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE MONTREAL & THE TYNE FOR LONDON. BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT WHILST AT ANCHOR. REMAINED AFLOAT FOR A WHILE BUT LATER SANK. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TRIDENT wreck located?

The TRIDENT wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.506 N,1 14.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TRIDENT?

The seabed around the TRIDENT lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the TRIDENT sink?

The TRIDENT sank on Aug 2, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TRIDENT discovered?

The wreck of the TRIDENT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TRIDENT belong to?

The TRIDENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TRIDENT carrying?

The TRIDENT was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the TRIDENT?

The TRIDENT had a tonnage of 4317 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRIDENT?

The TRIDENT is classified as a steam ship.

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