HMS Hermes

The wreck is inverted and slightly twisted with her Port side largely on the seabed, the wreck is very clean of silt and although covered in fishing lines and lost hooks and lures is really hazard free as these are easy to avoid. A maximum depth of 32m, however most of the length the max is only 29-30m with the hull rising up to 22m, the interesting side is the Starboard side which is generally clear of the seabed. The engine room and stern area are very open and easy to look into and there is a companionway running just inside the starboard side from the break which is roughly amidships. The stern is quite broken up but the bows are intact and there are plenty of Guns and other fittings to see, By boat. Wreck is located approx 8 miles WNW of Calais. Permission is required to dive this wreck from the French authorities. However if you contact Canterbury Divers (www.canterburydivers.org.uk) we are happy to pass on the contact details and information requirements. You will also be required to book in with Cape Griz Nez when on site diving in accordance with SOLAS5. Must be dived in slack water only.