Hermine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hermine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.766 N,4 37.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.262767
  • Longitude: -4.620033
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERMINE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 48.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 538
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1890
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Surveying Details

H1244/69 16.1.69 GROUNDED IN 531545N, 043708, CLOSE UNDER CLIFF IN DEPTH 30-40 FT. (PILOT OFFICER D A RAY, RAF REPORT 5.1.69). NCA. H1286/75/315 22.7.75 WK OF HERMINE MARKED ON CHART SUPPLIED IN 533924N, 041706W (A NEWTON LTR, DTD 22.7.75). FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1865 BY R & J EVANS & CO LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T H JACKSON, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE SUPE, PERU FOR LIVERPOOL. STRUCK ROCKS AND CAPSIZED IN SW FORCE 4. BROKE UP CLOSE UNDER CLIFFS IN DEPTH 30-40 FT. (SIBI & PILOT OFF D A RAY).

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FAQ

Where is the HERMINE wreck located?

The HERMINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.766 N,4 37.202 W.

When did the HERMINE sink?

The HERMINE sank on Jun 16, 1890.

When was the wreck of the HERMINE discovered?

The wreck of the HERMINE was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HERMINE belong to?

The HERMINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HERMINE carrying?

The HERMINE was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the HERMINE?

The HERMINE had a tonnage of 538 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERMINE?

The HERMINE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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