Prima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Prima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 58.339 N,1 30.009 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.972317
  • Longitude: -1.500150
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1233
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 9, 2018

Surveying Details

1.7.19 SHOWN AS WK PA IN 455830N, 013000W ON FRENCH WK CHART. CHART AS DW PA (1918) IN 455800N, 013000W. - NM 1466/22. H4340/25 1.6.25 DW IN 455824N, 013000W APPROX. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NE 2648. H1009/26 17.5.26 DW IN 455820N, 013000W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). - NM 873/26. H311/60 27.6.63 AMEND TO DW PD. (FRENCH NM 63 18 14). R/S. 21.3.88 SHOWN IN 455824N, 012956W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. CHART AS DW PA IN 455824N, 012956W. BR STD. 19.3.90 SS 'PRIMA' IN 455824N, 012956.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. DW IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551005). NCA. 24.10.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4558.338N, 0130.020W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000. SEP 2009000062843 4.8.09 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000161697 17.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4558.338N, 0130.020W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PORT TALBOT TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMA wreck located?

The PRIMA wreck is located at coordinates 45 58.339 N,1 30.009 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMA?

The seabed around the PRIMA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PRIMA sink?

The PRIMA sank on Dec 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the PRIMA discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMA was discovered in 1919.

What country did the PRIMA belong to?

The PRIMA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PRIMA carrying?

The PRIMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMA?

The PRIMA had a tonnage of 1233 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMA?

The PRIMA is classified as a steam ship.

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