Prim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Prim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 0 N,9 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.000000
  • Longitude: -9.000000
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIM
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.9.79 10.9.79 SANK 10M S OF FIGUERA DA FOZ. (LL 11.9.79) NCA, POSN 400000N, 085000W FOR FILING ONLY. 20.3.01 20.3.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING ONLY PLOTS ON LAND, AMENDED TO 4000.00N, 0900.00W.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2001

Circumstances of loss

24.4.79 VESSEL SANK S OF FIGUERA DA FOZ SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THAT PORT ON PASSAGE FOR CASABLANCA. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL 24.4.79). 10.9.79 10.9.79 VESSEL FOUNDERED 10M OFF FIGUERA DO FOZ. TOTAL LOSS. (LL 11.9.79).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIM wreck located?

The PRIM wreck is located at coordinates 40 0 N,9 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIM?

The seabed around the PRIM lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the PRIM sink?

The PRIM sank on Apr 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the PRIM discovered?

The wreck of the PRIM was discovered in 1979.

What country did the PRIM belong to?

The PRIM belonged to PA.

What cargo was the PRIM carrying?

The PRIM was carrying timber.

What type of wreck is the PRIM?

The PRIM is classified as a motor vessel.

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