Hermes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hermes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 14.71 N,64 47.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.245167
  • Longitude: -64.799500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMES
Flag PA
Length 50.3 m
Sonar Length 50
Tonnage 287
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1984
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Surveying Details

H1298/85 20.6.85 SCUTTLED IN 321439N, 644806W, IN GEN DEPTH 12FMS. THE 2 SHOALS REFERRED TO ARE TO THE W OF THE CHARTED POSN. (LL 15.6.85). PLOTS IN 7FMS. BR STD. 10.2.94 REFERRED TO SECTION TO REQUEST VERIFICATION OF CHART SYMBOL FROM BERMUDA AUTHORITIES. NCA YET. 9.4.97 [WGD] POSN: 321440N, 644812W. NC 334. 19.7.04 SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR REST'D AREA RADIUS 500MTRS 'FISHING PROHIBITED' ON BA 334 [NC DTD 26.6.97]. SEP 2020/000059471 16.3.20 VESSEL �HERMES� REPORTED IN 3214.710N, 6447.970W[WGD]. GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS. NFS. (BERMUDA DEPT OF ENVIORNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURSCES. 05/02/2020). AMEND WK TO REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

FORMER US NAVAL CARGO VESSEL SCUTTLED BETWEEN 2 SHOALS, IN GEN DEPTH OF 12FMS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the HERMES wreck located?

The HERMES wreck is located at coordinates 32 14.71 N,64 47.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMES?

The seabed around the HERMES lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HERMES sink?

The HERMES sank on May 15, 1984.

When was the wreck of the HERMES discovered?

The wreck of the HERMES was discovered in 1985.

What country did the HERMES belong to?

The HERMES belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the HERMES?

The HERMES had a tonnage of 287 tons.

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