Prima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Prima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 17.5 N,2 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.291667
  • Longitude: -2.200000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMA
Type brigantine
Tonnage 132
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1856
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1280/77 16.2.77 LOST ON PATERNOSTERS REEF. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA, POSN 491730N, 021200W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2004

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 LOST ON PATERNOSTERS REEF WHILST ON VOYAGE NEWCASTLE TO JERSEY. OWNED BY G W BISSON. SANK IN 10MINS. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 17.5 N,2 12 W
Prima on Wreck Map Prima Wreck on Google Map

More Brigantine Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the PRIMA wreck located?

The PRIMA wreck is located at coordinates 49 17.5 N,2 12 W.

When did the PRIMA sink?

The PRIMA sank on May 6, 1856.

When was the wreck of the PRIMA discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMA was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the PRIMA carrying?

The PRIMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMA?

The PRIMA had a tonnage of 132 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMA?

The PRIMA is classified as a brigantine.

Back to Wrecks