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HMS Hermes was a British aircraft carrier designed from the outset for aircraft operations and commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1924. On 9 April 1942, Japanese carrier aircraft sank her off Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, during the Indian Ocean raid; the Australian destroyer HMAS Vampire was also lost in the attack. Hermes had no aircraft aboard at the time and became the first purpose-built aircraft carrier sunk in combat.
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Where is the shipwreck of HMS Hermes located?
The shipwreck of HMS Hermes rests at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka. It was sunk during the Indian Ocean raid in the early 1940s and remains a notable dive site.
When did HMS Hermes sink?
HMS Hermes was sunk on 9 April 1942 during a massive Japanese carrier aircraft attack in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was bombed and quickly sank off the coast of Ceylon during World War II.
Was HMS Hermes an aircraft carrier?
Yes, HMS Hermes was a British aircraft carrier that was specifically designed from the outset for aircraft operations. It was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1924, making it one of the earliest purpose-built carriers in history.
What happened to the HMAS Vampire alongside HMS Hermes?
During the same Japanese carrier aircraft attack on 9 April 1942 that sank HMS Hermes, the Australian destroyer HMAS Vampire was also sunk. The destroyer was escorting the carrier when both vessels were overwhelmed by enemy bombs.
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