Hermione (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hermione (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.506 N,6 57.188 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.158433
  • Longitude: -6.953133
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 109.7 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 4011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods,rubber,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4743/17 5.10.17 POSN 520930N, 065700W [OSI]. MASTS AND FUNNEL VISIBLE. LT BUOY, FL.G.3S LAID TO S OF WRECK. (IRISH LTS). INS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - NM 1039/17. H7508/20 20.10.20 WK NOW ONLY SHOWS ABOVE WATER AT LWS. WK LT BUOY HAS MOVED TO NW AND IS NOW 100FT SW OF WK, IT WILL BE REMOORED IN OLD POSN AT FIRST OPPORTUNITY. (HM WATERFORD). NCA H8573/20 2.12.20 LT BUOY NOW 163DEGS, 1.5C FROM WK. (IRISH LTS). - NM ACTION. H3377/21 2.6.21 UPPER STRUCTURE HAS BEEN WASHED AWAY AND THE WK ONLY SHOWS AT LOW WATER. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H3752/21 18.6.21 POSN OF WK NOW 065 DEGS, 14.8C FROM DUNMORE PIER LT AND LT BUOY 159DEGS, 1.2C FROM WK. (HMS LEAMINGTON). AMEND POSN TO 520932N, 065710W. - NM ACTION. H3752/21 12.7.21 WK LT AND WHISTLE BUOY HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED. PART OF WK DRIES 3FT AT MLWS. (DEVONPORT GENERAL ORDERS 961/21). AMENDED TO WK (OLD SYMBOL) (DRIES TO 3FT). BR STD. H3752/21 23.7.21 WK LT BUOY REPLACED BY IRISH LT VESSEL IN FORMER POSN. NCA. 28.6.23 NOW SHOWN AS ST. NE 2049. H628/27 28.1.27 WK LT AND WHISTLE BUOY HAS DRIFTED, BUT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BUOY DELETED. AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD H3205/58 23.2.60 STATED TO BE NON-EXISTENT BY PILOT AND DUNMORE HBR MASTER. (HMS WOTTON, HN DTD JAN '60). DELETE. - NM 529/60. 11.4.13 LOCTATED IN 5209.506N, 0657.188W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.45MTRS. SMALL CONTACT IN SCOUR HOLE 0.4MTR DEEP. LIES FLUSH WITH SEABED. (GSI KRY11_01 & 12_02, SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). INS AS FOUL.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-YARRAWONGA, BUILT IN 1891 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & SOUTH AMERICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WIGHAM, RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR LIVERPOOL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC 33. TAKEN IN TOW TO WATERFORD FOR REMOVAL OF HORSES & CARGO, BUT FOUNDERED OFFF DUNMORE PIER. (SII).

General Comments

?DEBRIS FROM WK FLUSH WITH SEABED, IN SCOUR HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.506 N,6 57.188 W
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FAQ

Where is the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.506 N,6 57.188 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods,rubber,foodstuffs: preserved,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4011 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HERMIONE (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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