Hermes (?Ermis) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hermes (?ermis) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 54.94 N,20 14.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.915667
  • Longitude: 20.249333
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMES (?ERMIS)
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 68 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5994/83 19.3.86 SANK 12M S OF PAXI ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.263). NCA, POSN 385500N, 201500E APPROX. H5994/83 6.6.86 NOW REFERRED TO AS MV 'ERMIS'. SANK BETWEEN PAXOI & LEFKAS. (LLOYDS VOL.264). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM KAVALLA FOR BRINDISI. DEVELOPED 45DEG LIST DUE INGRESS OF WATER & SANK. (LLOYDS VOL'S.263 & 264).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 54.94 N,20 14.96 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERMES (?ERMIS) wreck located?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) wreck is located at coordinates 38 54.94 N,20 14.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMES (?ERMIS)?

The seabed around the HERMES (?ERMIS) lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the HERMES (?ERMIS) sink?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) sank on Feb 2, 1986.

When was the wreck of the HERMES (?ERMIS) discovered?

The wreck of the HERMES (?ERMIS) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HERMES (?ERMIS) belong to?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the HERMES (?ERMIS) carrying?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HERMES (?ERMIS)?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERMES (?ERMIS)?

The HERMES (?ERMIS) is classified as a motor vessel.