Primsea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Primsea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 30.667 S,57 58.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.511117
  • Longitude: -57.975833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMSEA
Type lighter
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7009/56 25.4.66 WRECK IN 343325S, 575901W WITH MAST & DERRICK ABOVE WATER. (BUENOS AIRES NM 12(P)/66). NCA, AWAIT FURTHER. H1446/66 10.6.66 INS ST MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK FL.G.6SEC CLOSE E. (BUENOS AIRES NM 63(P)/66). BA 3561. H1446/66 31.8.66 NOW DW (MASTS) IN 343100S, 575730W MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK OCC.G.10SEC CLOSE NE. NOW SHOWS MAST & 2 DERRICKS. (BUENOS AIRES NM 80/66). BA 1749 & 3561. H1446/66 17.4.69 POSN AMENDED TO 343042S, 575830W WITH ANOTHER G CONL BUOY. (BUENOS AIRES NM 5/69). H2761/69 3.5.71 NOW SHOW IN 343039S, 575833W ON ARGENTINE H118 [EDN 1969]. NE 3561. H2761/69 7.3.72 G CONL UNLIT BUOY NOT SHOWN ON H118 [EDN 1981]. NE 3561. 22.8.72 DELETED. NE 1749. H2761/69 27.3.73 NOW SHOWN IN 343024S, 575833W MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK OCC.G. CLOSE NE & G CONL BUOY CLOSE SW ON H118 [EDN 1972]. H4969/73 17.12.76 WRECK REPORTED IN 343100S, 575900W ALSO IN 343356S, 580209W APPROX. (ARGENTINE PILOT, CORRECT TO 1970). NCA. 2.9.83 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3561 [EDN SEPT '78] FALLS WITHIN A PECKED WRECK AREA.
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the PRIMSEA wreck located?

The PRIMSEA wreck is located at coordinates 34 30.667 S,57 58.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMSEA?

The seabed around the PRIMSEA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PRIMSEA discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMSEA was discovered in 1966.

What type of wreck is the PRIMSEA?

The PRIMSEA is classified as a lighter.

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