Tina Primo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Tina primo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 20.743 N,1 44.33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.345717
  • Longitude: 1.738833
Wreck Depth 26.314 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TINA PRIMO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 127.1 m
Width 16.3 m
Draught 8.4
Sonar Length 128.7
Sonar Width 27.6
Shadow Height 16.6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4853
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 137.0,,003.9,025.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the TINA PRIMO located off the coast of Kent in the North Sea/English Channel. The wreck is situated at coordinates 51 20.743 N, 01 44.330 E. Comprehensive hydrographic surveys confirm the vessel is lying upright and remains largely intact. Structural dimensions recorded in 2018 indicate the wreck has a length of 128.7 meters, a width of 27.6 meters, and a height of 16.6 meters. The least depth over the wreck is 26.31 meters within a general seabed depth of 43 meters. The vessel is oriented on a 090/270 degree heading. Scour analysis shows a scour length of 137 meters with a depth of 3.9 meters towards 025 degrees. The site shows significant magnetic anomalies, consistent with its metal structure, and the wreck is noted as being partially buried in the seabed. Previous survey data dating back to 1940 identifies the site as a significant underwater obstruction frequently monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office and various Royal Navy survey vessels including HMS Franklin, HMS Fawn, and HMS Beagle. Historical reports describe the wreck as lying on its keel with no evidence of scattered debris.

Surveying Details

H0325/40 2.4.40 POSN GIVEN AS 512042N, 014430E APPROX. (LLOYDS & NID VA DOVER). - PFNM 842/40. H0362/40 15.5.40 DW PA IN 512042N, 014430E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1502/40. H04048/43 17.2.47 SURVEYED BY HMS FRANKLIN OCT-NOV'46. LEAST DEPTH 14FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E7968], 17.12.46). H932/53 23.1.53 DETECTED BY A/S. INVESTIGATED WITH E/S. SHOWED TYPICAL WRECK ECHO ON TRACE, A SPIKE 44FT HIGH. GEN DEPTH 24FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 16FMS. SEABED SMOOTH, BUT WITH SMALL SPIKES OF SAND. NO SCOUR FOUND. DECCA USED. (HMS FRANKLIN, 1.12.52). NCA. H4988/71 3.1.71 EXAM'D IN 512048N, 014426E [EUR] USING HF [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.3MTRS [73FT], FOUL AT 22.5MTRS [74FT]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.6 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 44MTRS [LAT]. SEABED FLAT. LYING 105/285DEGS ON ITS KEEL, LENGTH BY SIDESCAN 770FT APPROX. DRIFT SWEEP RESTRICTED TO HIGHEST PART OF WK ONLY. (HMS FAWN H525 NO.10/71 & HN). AMENDED TO SW 12FMS [22MTRS]. - NM 1285/71. HH090/610/01 2.3.95 EXAM'D 31.1.95 IN 512044.6N, 014419.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.6, FOUL 25.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 16MTRS. LENGTH 145MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 105/285DEGS. GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 610). SWEEP NOT COMPLETE, RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. HH090/681/01 21.9.95 EXAM'D 20.6.95 IN 512044.7N, 014419.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.1, FOUL 26.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 16MTRS. LENGTH 145MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 105/285DEGS. UPRIGHT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 681). AMEND TO SW 25MTRS. BR STD. HH090/807/01 9.9.98 EXAM'D 22.7.98 IN 512044.3N, 014419.0E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 28.4, FOUL 28.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.9 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SCATTERED DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 807). BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 18.7.18 EXAM'D 19.02.18; WK LOCATED IN 5120.743N, 0144.330E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 26.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 128.7MTRS, WIDTH 27.6MTRS, HEIGHT 16.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 137MTRS, 3.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 025 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT, UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI1519). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EXA ARGENTINA '35, EX-VALSOLE '36, EX ELIAS G COLUCUNDIS, EX-TENTERDEN, EX-ELIAS G GULUCUNDIS, EX-WEIGAND. BUILT IN 1911 BY BREMER VULKAN, VEGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON GUISEPPE BOZZO ARM. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 473HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR GENOA. IN BALLAST. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UK NM 3111/18

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FAQ

Where is the TINA PRIMO wreck located?

The TINA PRIMO wreck is located at coordinates 51 20.743 N,1 44.33 E.

How deep is the TINA PRIMO and where exactly is it located?

The TINA PRIMO lies at a depth of about 26.314 meters and is located at coordinates 51 20.743 N,1 44.33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TINA PRIMO?

The seabed around the TINA PRIMO lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the TINA PRIMO sink?

The TINA PRIMO sank on Mar 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TINA PRIMO discovered?

The wreck of the TINA PRIMO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TINA PRIMO belong to?

The TINA PRIMO belonged to IT.

What cargo was the TINA PRIMO carrying?

The TINA PRIMO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TINA PRIMO?

The TINA PRIMO had a tonnage of 4853 tons.

What type of wreck is the TINA PRIMO?

The TINA PRIMO is classified as a steam ship.

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