Hms Hermes

Historic WWII aircraft carrier wreck for advanced technical divers.

Boat Access
48m Avg Depth
53m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site presents a profoundly moving experience – the wreck of an early purpose-built aircraft carrier, tragically lost during World War II. The ship suffered approximately 40 direct hits from Japanese zero fighter bombers and sank within less than 30 minutes, resulting in the loss of 307 lives. Remarkably, over 400 crew members survived. Designated as a British war grave, this site is steeped in history and serves as a poignant memorial. The wreck’s immense scale offers an impressive exploration for experienced divers. Visibility can vary, impacting the dive experience, but it presents a significant historical artifact.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

wreckdeep diveadvanced onlytechnical divinghistoricalboat divewar grave

Marine Life

TunaGiant TrevallyBarracudaLarge GroupersSchools of FusiliersBatfishSoft Corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

advanced

Extreme depth of 53m requires technical certification and experience.

Hazards:
depthstrong currentsentanglementsilt outboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.6°C

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Tide

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