Hms Primrose Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms primrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.82 N,5 3.008 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.047000
  • Longitude: -5.050133
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PRIMROSE
Type sloop
Flag GB
Orientation 45
Tonnage 384
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1809
Original Detection Year 1809
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4079/74 15.10.74 ENQUIRY INTO POSSIBLE TIDAL CONDITIONS AT TIME OF THE LOSS OF HMS PRIMROSE. (J. H. SCOTT, 7.10.74). [DEALT WITH BY STB]. 20.4.82 WOODEN WRECKAGE, WITH COPPER NAILS, ARE STILL TO BE FOUND. POSN (FROM DIAGRAM) IS 500248N, 050257W, OR APPROX 100MTRS NW OF MINSTREL RK. SHOWN LYING NE/SW. SMALL BRASS CANNON REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN RECOVERED IN 1965. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.III). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/521/01 28.1.92 NOT LOOKED FOR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). HH100/351/18 4.4.02 POSN GIVEN AS 5002.820N, 0503.008W [WGD], FIXED IN RELATION TO CHARTED ROCKS. STATED TO BE VERY SCATTERED. (JASON ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 20.3.02) CHART AS NDW PA IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 19.2.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1404). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1807 BY NICHOLLS, FOWEY, STRUCK THE MANACLES AND SANK IN HEAVY SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM FALMOUTH TO SPAIN. (COLLEDGE, CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

VERY SCATTERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.82 N,5 3.008 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PRIMROSE wreck located?

The HMS PRIMROSE wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.82 N,5 3.008 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PRIMROSE?

The seabed around the HMS PRIMROSE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS PRIMROSE sink?

The HMS PRIMROSE sank on Jan 22, 1809.

When was the wreck of the HMS PRIMROSE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PRIMROSE was discovered in 1809.

What country did the HMS PRIMROSE belong to?

The HMS PRIMROSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PRIMROSE?

The HMS PRIMROSE had a tonnage of 384 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PRIMROSE?

The HMS PRIMROSE is classified as a sloop.

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