Primo Baltazar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Primo baltazar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 47.018 N,9 30.205 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.783633
  • Longitude: -9.503417
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMO BALTAZAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag PT
Length 29.9 m
Tonnage 194
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2012

Surveying Details

H2765/69 26.6.80 H2765/69 26.6.80 SANK IN 384654N, 093012W. (DMAHTC 251400Z JUN 1980. ETABHYDROC BREST 250525Z JUN 1980). H1078/80 11.8.80 H1078/80 11.8.80 HMS 'HECATE' ASSISTED IN FIGHTING FIRE, WHILE ON PASSAGE, BUT LATER ABANDONED SALVAGE EFFORT. [PHOTO IN JACKET]. (HMS HECATE JULY 1980). H2765/69 26.8.80 H2765/69 26.8.80 POSN CONFIRMED AS 384654N, 093012W. (LISBON NM 175/80). H1279/80 27.11.80 H1279/80 27.11.80 HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL 17.11.80). NCA, AWAIT PORTUGUESE NM. 8.12.80 8.12.80 VESSEL SANK OFF CABO ROCA. (LL 9.12.80). 16.7.82 16.7.82 ST SHOWN IN 384754N, 093012W ON PORTUGUESE 5 [1982 EDN]. BR STD. 26.5.89 26.5.89 ST SHOWN IN 384704N, 093010W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE CHART. NE 3635. 15.8.12 15.8.12 SHOWN IN 3847.018N, 0930.205W [WGD] ON PT324204 [EDN 4.32].

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE, WAS ABANDONED, & LATER SANK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMO BALTAZAR wreck located?

The PRIMO BALTAZAR wreck is located at coordinates 38 47.018 N,9 30.205 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMO BALTAZAR?

The seabed around the PRIMO BALTAZAR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PRIMO BALTAZAR sink?

The PRIMO BALTAZAR sank on Jun 23, 1980.

When was the wreck of the PRIMO BALTAZAR discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMO BALTAZAR was discovered in 1980.

What country did the PRIMO BALTAZAR belong to?

The PRIMO BALTAZAR belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMO BALTAZAR?

The PRIMO BALTAZAR had a tonnage of 194 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMO BALTAZAR?

The PRIMO BALTAZAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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