Primrose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Primrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 10.693 N,2 33.444 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.178217
  • Longitude: -2.557400
Wreck Depth 23.2 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMROSE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Width 5.5 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3.8
Tonnage 91
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1904
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7188/25 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 561030N, 023400W. BR STD. 7.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 11FMS. BR STD. 31.8.73 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 734. H1311/88/52 26.10.88 WK DIVED ON 24.9.88 IN 561039N, 023334W USING DECCA. WRECKAGE CONFINED TO SMALL AREA WITH RIBS AND TIMBER DECKING EVIDENT. BOILER STANDS 3 MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. A LARGE QUANTITY OF COAL SEEN WITHIN THE REMAINS. (W MURNEY, 18.10.88). AMEND TO WK 28MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3408/88. HH100/351/05 7.8.92 DIVED ON 26.7.92 IN 561035N, 023333W. BELL ENGRAVED 'PRIMROSE' RECOVERED. (ROY TAYLOR, 27.7.92). 2.1.93 SANK 0.5 MILE SW OF MAY ISLAND LIGHT. (R N BAIRD). HH100/351/06 8.2.93 NOW POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE PRIMROSE, MAKER'S PLATE RECOVERED INSCRIBED: MACKIE & THOMPSON, N.304., SHIPBUILDERS, GLASGOW. (R TAYLOR, 17.1.93). HH100/351/06 3.6.93 DIVED ON MAY 1992 IN 561042N, 023327W USING DECCA. STANDS 3 MTRS HIGH. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA. HH090/605/01 19.1.94 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). NCA. 26.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC: WK IN 5610.693N, 0233.444W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.2MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 305. NFS. (DS32 ISLE OF MAY, BGS SURVEY 2012). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2016

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON SOUTH NESS, ISLE OF MAY, AND SANK. OWNED BY THE SCOTTISH STEAM & HERRING FISH CO.

General Comments

BROKEN UP REMAINS (NFS)

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMROSE wreck located?

The PRIMROSE wreck is located at coordinates 56 10.693 N,2 33.444 W.

How deep is the PRIMROSE and where exactly is it located?

The PRIMROSE lies at a depth of about 23.2 meters and is located at coordinates 56 10.693 N,2 33.444 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMROSE?

The seabed around the PRIMROSE lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PRIMROSE sink?

The PRIMROSE sank on Nov 16, 1904.

When was the wreck of the PRIMROSE discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMROSE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PRIMROSE belong to?

The PRIMROSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMROSE?

The PRIMROSE had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMROSE?

The PRIMROSE is classified as a trawler.

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