Hermes (Remains Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hermes (remains of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 43.141 N,8 16.642 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.719017
  • Longitude: 8.277367
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMES (REMAINS OF)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3494/37 31.5.37 HERMES SUNK IN 534305N, 081706E, MARKED BY LT BUOY. (BERLIN TNM 19/2138/37) NCA, BUOYED & IN PILOTAGE WATERS. H3494/37 2.7.36 TO BE REMOVED. (BERLIN NM 25/2793/37) NCA. H3494/37 23.11.37 DEMOLITION DISCONTINUED FOR WINTER, MARKED BY G BUOY. (BERLIN TNM 45/5119/37) - TNM 116/38. H3494/37 5.4.38 FORE PART HAS BEEN SALVAGED. REMAINDER IN 534314N, 081642E TO BE REMOVED IN SUMMER. (BERLIN TNMS 12/1169/38, 13/1378/38 & 16/1651/38) NCA. H3494/37 20.12.38 WK HAS BEEN REMOVED, BUT SEABED STILL FOUL. (BERLIN NM 39/4124/38) - TNM 2695/38 ISSUED. H3494/37 9.4.40 H3494/37 9.4.40 TNM CANCELLED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM. H4623/45 3.12.45 F IN 534312N, 081642E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3346. 2.5.49 NO LONGER SHOWN ON GERMAN 3. DELETE. BR STD. H2196/54 14.11.60 F IN 534312N, 081642E. (HAMBURG NM 3831/60) - NM 2782/60, H2196/54 9.6.71 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.5MTRS [6FMS 5FT]. (HAMBURG NM 1981/71) BR STD. H1271/73 5.6.73 SALVAGE OPS, BLASTING, TEMPORARY BUOYS LAID NW & SE. (HAMBURG TNM 1758/73) - TNM 1158/73 ISSUED. H2196/54 25.6.74 FOUL IN 534312N, 081642E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 1738/74) BR STD. 24.8.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK 14.2MTRS IN 5343.141N, 0816.642E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND FOUL 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2019
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.141 N,8 16.642 E
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FAQ

Where is the HERMES (REMAINS OF) wreck located?

The HERMES (REMAINS OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.141 N,8 16.642 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMES (REMAINS OF)?

The seabed around the HERMES (REMAINS OF) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HERMES (REMAINS OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HERMES (REMAINS OF) was discovered in 1937.