Hms Hermes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms hermes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.344 N,1 50.334 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.105733
  • Longitude: 1.838900
Wreck Depth 15.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HERMES
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Orientation 40
Tonnage 5600
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4667/70 1.1.70 WK LOCATED IN 510627N, 015023E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8MTRS [8FMS] IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SEABED SAND GRAVEL & BROKEN SHELL. LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, 13.10.70). - NM 113/71. H1928/71 27.1.71 GOOD FISHERMANS SONAR CONTACT FROM NW, SW & SSE. (HMS BEAGLE, ROS DTD 31.10.70). NCA. H4667/70 8.2.71 G WK LT BUOY LAID 140MTRS W OF WK. (PARIS NM 71/0405). - NM 351/71. 29.2.72 NOW CHARTED MARKED BY B CONL LT BUOY, OCC. NE 323. H4453/72 14.4.75 EXAM'D IN 510627N, 015026E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.1 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI 40/75(D)). NCA. 8.11.76 OBSTNS SHOWN IN 510628N, 015002E [OGB] & 510608N, 015041E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSNS BY DECCA. NCA. 21.12.76 B STARBOARD PILLAR LT BUOY, OCCG.4S, SHOWN CLOSE NW ON NE 323. 25.2.77 SHOWN AS WK 14.6MTRS ON FR 6651. ACCEPT LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY HMS FOX. AMEND TO WK 16.1MTRS. BR STD. H4199/78 26.10.81 SHOWN AS WK 14.6MTRS IN 510624N, 015025E [EUR] ON FR 6681 [1979 EDN]. BA CHARTS AMENDED TO AGREE TO CLARIFY SITUATION. AGREES WITH ORIGINAL SURVEY. AMENDED TO WK 14.6MTRS [8FMS] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2645/81. H3159/86 3.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 15.5MTRS ON FR 6681 [1986 EDN]. FR WK RECORD NO.21611010 REFERS. AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. BR STD. 23.9.86 SHOWN AS WK 16.8MTRS IN 510625N, 015025E [EUR] ON FR SURVEY [K9845/10], 1985. NCA. 27.6.88 WK 15.5MTRS IN 510623.8N, 015024.5E [EUR] USING HIFIX. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LEAST DEPTH DETERMINED BY VS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 12.4MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.21611010). CHART AS WK 15.5MTRS IN 510619N, 015027E [OGB]. NC 323. HH100/351/02 11.6.90 WK IN 510618N, 015017E. DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS HMS HERMES. LIES IN 33MTRS ON HER PORT SIDE. STANDS SOME 12MTRS HIGH AND IS STILL IN GOOD CONDITION AND EASILY RECOGNISED. (CDT EGGERMONT, 17.5.90). NCA. SEP 2016/000076595 21.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 15.5MTRS IN 5106.344N, 0150.334E [WGD] ON FR474240 & FRENCH 7424. [ED 3, 2016]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ARMOURED CRUISER, BUILT 1898. STRUCK BY TWO TORPEDOES FIRED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-27, WHILE OFF OUTER RUYTINGEN, 8M WNW OF CALAIS. REMAINED AFLOAT FOR TWO HOURS BEFORE SINKING. OF COMPLEMENT OF 450-500, 44 CREWMEN LOST THEIR LIVES. (DODS, WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL II).

General Comments

LIES ON HER PORT SIDE, IN GOOD CONDITION

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 6.344 N,1 50.334 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HERMES wreck located?

The HMS HERMES wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.344 N,1 50.334 E.

How deep is the HMS HERMES and where exactly is it located?

The HMS HERMES lies at a depth of about 15.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 6.344 N,1 50.334 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HERMES?

The seabed around the HMS HERMES lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS HERMES sink?

The HMS HERMES sank on Oct 31, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS HERMES discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HERMES was discovered in 1914.

What country did the HMS HERMES belong to?

The HMS HERMES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HERMES?

The HMS HERMES had a tonnage of 5600 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HERMES?

The HMS HERMES is classified as a bulk carrier.

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