Hermes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Hermes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 59.93 N,10 53.94 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.998833
  • Longitude: 10.899000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMES
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 90.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.7
Tonnage 2563
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2003

Surveying Details

30.11.81 'HERMES' LYING AGROUND UPRIGHT NR SIDI DAOUD, SALVAGE IN HAND, WAITING FOR WEATHER TO IMPROVE. (LLOYDS VOL.246). NCA, POSN 370019N, 105353E FOR FILING ONLY. H2848/77 24.12.81 AGROUND WITH 5DEG LIST TO ST'BD. SALVAGE ATTEMPTS SO FAR UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS VOL.246). NCA YET. H2848/77 7.1.82 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS STILL UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS VOL.246). NCA YET. H2848/77 13.4.82 NO SALVAGE SO FAR. MASTER STILL ABOARD. (LLOYDS VOL.247). NCA YET. 3.4.84 REFLOATED ON 19.6.83. (LLOYDS VOL.256). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1978 BY UNITED SHIPPING YARD CO., PERAMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DELPHIAN SHIPPING CO., LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM PIOMBINO, ITALY FOR ALGIERS. HAD GENERATOR FAILURE IN HEAVY WEATHER. DRIFTED, IMMODILISED, WITH HER ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED. EVENTUALLY DRIFTED ASHORE. REFLOATED. CREW OF 11 SAFE, PLUS ONE WOMAN & CHILD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HERMES wreck located?

The HERMES wreck is located at coordinates 36 59.93 N,10 53.94 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HERMES?

The seabed around the HERMES lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HERMES sink?

The HERMES sank on Dec 6, 1981.

When was the wreck of the HERMES discovered?

The wreck of the HERMES was discovered in 1981.

What country did the HERMES belong to?

The HERMES belonged to GR.

What cargo was the HERMES carrying?

The HERMES was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HERMES?

The HERMES had a tonnage of 2563 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERMES?

The HERMES is classified as a motor vessel.

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