Primrose Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Primrose Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.316 N,2 55.848 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.355267
  • Longitude: -2.930800
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMROSE
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 51
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1882
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 23.9.1882 DISPERSED BY MD & HB 23.9.1882. LAST DEPTH OVER WK 10FT BELOW LBD. DEPTH OVER BOTTOM NOW 12FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 12.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 2.6MTRS ON DRYING BANK. (MERSEY 25/15). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. 21.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 3MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN GARSTON CHANNEL ABOUT 1M BELOW GARSTON DOCK AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMROSE wreck located?

The PRIMROSE wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.316 N,2 55.848 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMROSE?

The seabed around the PRIMROSE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the PRIMROSE sink?

The PRIMROSE sank on Sep 19, 1882.

When was the wreck of the PRIMROSE discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMROSE was discovered in 1882.

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 51 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMROSE?

The PRIMROSE is classified as a barge.

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