Primrose Hill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Primrose hill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.415 N,4 41.185 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.290250
  • Longitude: -4.686417
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMROSE HILL
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 92 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2520
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,construction materials,cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1900
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H3110/68 10.6.68 RAN AGROUND ON PENRHOS ROCK, 1.5M S OF SOUTH STACK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1244/69 16.1.69 WRECK BADLY BROKEN UP. (D A RAY, 5.1.69). 14.4.70 DEPTH OF 45FT. IN THREE PARTS. (LLOYDS, TELECON). H1285/75/278 5.8.75 THE CARGO HAS BEEN TAKEN AND THE WK IS NOW VERY BROKEN WITH THE BEST PART OF IT NOW COVERED WITH SAND AND SMALL STONES. SMALL SCOUR 2FT DEEP 20FT FROM WK. POSN 531724N, 044106W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 9.7.75). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1288/77/327 21.3.78 BADLY BROKEN UP, STANDS ABOUT 2FT ABOVE SEABED. WELL SPREAD OUT ON SLOPING SEABED AT 40-55FT. LIES E/W. (RHOSNEIGR SAC, LTR DTD 21.3.78). 20.4.82 LIES IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, ABOUT 36MTRS OFF ROCKS, OPPOSITE IRON RINGS SET IN ROCK FACE. POSN FROM DIAGRAM APPROX 531724N, 044107W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL III). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR VANCOUVER. RAN AGROUND ON PENHROS ROCK 1.5M S OF SOUTH STACK. WAS CAUGHT IN A STORM AND BLOWN ASHORE.

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.415 N,4 41.185 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRIMROSE HILL wreck located?

The PRIMROSE HILL wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.415 N,4 41.185 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMROSE HILL?

The seabed around the PRIMROSE HILL lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the PRIMROSE HILL sink?

The PRIMROSE HILL sank on Dec 28, 1900.

When was the wreck of the PRIMROSE HILL discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMROSE HILL was discovered in 1969.

What country did the PRIMROSE HILL belong to?

The PRIMROSE HILL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRIMROSE HILL carrying?

The PRIMROSE HILL was carrying metal: concentrate and products,construction materials,cement.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMROSE HILL?

The PRIMROSE HILL had a tonnage of 2520 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMROSE HILL?

The PRIMROSE HILL is classified as a barque.

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