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HMS HERMES
Overview
Description
Wreckage of the worlds first purpose built air craft carrier bombed by the Japanese during the 2nd world war. Carrier had taken about 40 direct hits for Japanese zero fighter bombers and gone down in less than 30 mins with 307 men 400 of the crew survived. The wreck is a designated British war grave,
Location 7.76100, 81.70601Get Directions
Dive Types
Wreck
Suggested Equipment
Camera, Dive computer, Dive Knife, Gloves, Surface Marker Buoy
Entry
Boat
Water Type
Brackish
Maximum Depth 173 feet / 53 meters
Entry
BoatShore/Beach
Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles
Water Type
Brackish
Maximum Depth 173 feet / 53 meters
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