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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 29, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel PRIMSEA is located at coordinates 34 30.667 S, 57 58.55 W in the Rio de la Plata estuary near the coast of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Historical surveying records from the UK Hydrographic Office document the wreck site, which has been subject to various positional updates and navigational markings over several decades. Historical reports note the wreck's structure, which featured masts and derricks extending above the water surface at various points in its recorded history. The wreck site has historically been marked by green conical buoys with specific light characteristics to ensure maritime safety in the busy shipping lanes of the Buenos Aires region. While some records indicate the wreck is located within a designated pecked wreck area, mariners are advised to consult the latest nautical charts, specifically BA 3561 and local Argentine charts, for the most current hydrographic status of this underwater obstruction.
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.
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34 30.667 S,57 58.55 W
Primsea on Wreck Map
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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.