Primula (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Primula (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 22.193 N,1 57.193 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.369883
  • Longitude: 1.953217
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRIMULA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 66.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 55
Tonnage 1024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 120 MILES E OF STONEHAVEN. (DODS). POSN 571500N, 015000E, APPROX. (WW2SL). 13.5.76 INS AS NDWPA IN 571500N, 015000E. NC 274. HH160/350/02 4.2.92 WK LOCATED IN 572214N, 015717E [EUR] USING PULSE/8. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS APPROX. LIES 055/235 DEG. (BP EXPLORATION OPERATING CO. LTD., 13.1.92). AMEND TO USC 80MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.1.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 83MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 31 WHILE ON PASSAGE OSLO TO ENGLAND. (AXIS SUB SUCCESSES, DOD). MINED. (WW2SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 22.193 N,1 57.193 E.

How deep is the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 57 22.193 N,1 57.193 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 4, 1939.

When was the wreck of the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY)?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1024 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRIMULA (POSSIBLY)?

The PRIMULA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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