Primo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Primo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 13.534 N,5 29.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.225567
  • Longitude: -5.487117
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMO (POSSIBLY)
Length 65.8 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details ORIGINAL POSN OF WK GIVEN AS 501330N, 052910W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). PREVIOUS CARD MISSING, POSN UNRELIABLE - FOR FILING ONLY. H2959/73 11.7.73 PRIMO SUNK 3.5M NNW OF GODREVY LIGHT. (LL WW1). GIVES POSN APPROX 501724N, 052748W. [SEE WK RECORD 16419]. H3403/79 21.5.79 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH OF AREA, OCT 1978. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (HMS HECATE, HI 13/78) - AMENDED TO DEAD. 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 20.10.09 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 3.5M NNW OF GODREVY LIGHT. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRIMO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.534 N,5 29.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRIMO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the PRIMO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRIMO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PRIMO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.