- WHY TRITON
Making History
Explore some of the notable points in our rich history at the forefront of the commercial submersible industry
2007
The Birth of an Industry
Triton announces the first practical, viable, acrylic-hulled submersibles, effectively creating the personal submersibles industry.
2008
First 1,000m submersible announced
After successful trials of the TRITON 1000/2, Triton announced the 1,000m-capable TRITON 3300/3 with the, then, largest acrylic sphere in the world.
2009
TRITON 1000/2
First Triton submersible delivered.
2010
TRITON 1000/2
Second TRITON 1000/2 delivered
2011
TRITON 3300/3 Tested to 1,000m
First ever acrylic hull to be certified to 1,000m feted at sea.
2012
TRITON 3300/3
First 1,000m-capable submersible delivered.
Triton & NHK Film Giant Squid
First ever recorded footage of the Giant Squid. Captured from a Triton submersible.
2014
Multiple TRITON 3300/3 Deliveries
Triton delivers three TRITON 3300/3 submersibles.
2015
TRITON 3300/3
Fifth Triton 3300/3 delivered
Attenborough & Obama talk diving
The pair discuss protecting the ocean and diving in a Triton submersible.
Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef Airs
In the landmark TV event of the year, Sir David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef – filmed with a Triton submersible – enthrals audiences worldwide with shots filmed at previously unexplored depths on the Reef.
Announcement of TRITON 1650/3 LP
The first submersible specifically designed for super yachts is announced by Triton Submarines.
2016
Nekton Mission I
Scientific expedition in the Bermuda Triangle, utilising two Triton submersibles.
U-Group Dives on Britannic
Two Triton submersibles dive on Titanic’s sister-ship.
TRITON 3300/3
Sixth Triton 3300/3 delivered
TRITON 3300/1 MD
First one-man, 1,000m-capable submersible delivered.
