Primrose (Remains Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Primrose (remains of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.35 N,5 31.233 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.089167
  • Longitude: -5.520550
Wreck Depth 20.5 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.9
Sonar Length 16.5
Sonar Width 7.6
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 169
Tonnage 272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1906
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 16.3.67 16.3.67 WRECK OF LIVERPOOL COASTER SS PRIMROSE REPD LYING ON LOW LEE LEDGE. (BSAC AND UNDERWATER WORLD MAG.). POSN 500528N, 053125W FOR FILING ONLY. H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 CLOSE INSHORE. NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H3843/86 3.6.88 H3843/86 3.6.88 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC SOUNDING. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 362A [BOAT CAMP SURVEY]). HH100/351/18 22.2.02 HH100/351/18 22.2.02 WGD POSN GIVEN AS 5005.470N, 0531.485W. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.02) MORE DETAILS REQUESTED TO ALLOW WK TO BE CHARTED. HH100/351/18 27.2.02 HH100/351/18 27.2.02 DIVED IN 1993, LIES OVER EDGE OF LOW LEE LEDGE, BOW IN 6MTRS, STERN OUT TO SEA IN GEN DEPTH 22-23MTRS. STANDS 1-1.5MTRS OFF SEABED. RECOMMEND CHART AS NDW. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE, TELECON 23.2.02) BR STD. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 & SEP 2009/000041156 30.4.09 EXAM'D 7.08 IN 5005.350N, 0531.233W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.96 IN GEN DEPTH 24.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.15MTR DEEP. LENGTH 16.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 169/349 DEGS. ADDITIONAL DEBRIS SITES LIE IN: 5005.390N, 0531.216S, LEAST DEPTH 22.10 IN GEN DEPTH 23.96MTRS & IN 5005.434N, 0531.192S, LEAST DEPTH 22.91 IN GEN DEPTH 24.0MTRS. POSSIBLY THIS WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). COULD BE REMAINS OF THIS VESSEL. AMEND WK 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1885 BY H MCINTYRE, PAISLEY. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 44 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY AFT BY HUTSON & CORBETT, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR NEWLYN. STRUCK LOW LEE LEDGE IN THICK FOG & SANK. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 5.35 N,5 31.233 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.35 N,5 31.233 W.

How deep is the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.35 N,5 31.233 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 3, 1906.

When was the wreck of the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1906.

What country did the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 272 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The PRIMROSE (REMAINS OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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