drsmooth Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I didn't go there, this is just a link I found http://www.infiltration.org/boats-hermine.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hey , thanks for the link dr.s .......I have never seen inside pictures of that old ship . I'll add them to the photos that I took of the ship . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_feelgood Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 When it was docked against the wall, I did a little recon mission. The main hall had a huge mirror behind the bar and the woodwork was amazing. On the upper deck were a few mattresses and some empty tin food cans. It was a cool adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingAddict Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I've always wanted to check that thing out. Does anyone know if it would be considered trespassing or anything of the sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshowrot Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 I am not sure if it is trespassing because I believe nobody owns it. But I have been on it in my youth it is pretty neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingAddict Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 That's what I was thinking. IF someone admitted ownership in order to charge me for trespassing, they'd probably get chased down for years of unpaid docking fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianfcat Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Trust me someone owns it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry b Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Doubt There's much to see now that its been toasted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinosew Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Does anyone have information about who set it ablaze or why? I remember driving home to St.Kitts from McMaster ('06 or '07) and it was actively burning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 The vessel has been removed from the ship registry, and is now classed as a derelict. It sits there because there is not sufficient salvage value to take her to the knackers yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Does anyone have information about who set it ablaze or why? I remember driving home to St.Kitts from McMaster ('06 or '07) and it was actively burning... Lots of info . on google . I was there before daylight while the fire was raging . They put out the fire but had to return as it re-ignited & was totally destroyed . I have heard the best thing to do with it is sink it in the lake . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Lots of info . on google . I was there before daylight while the fire was raging . They put out the fire but had to return as it re-ignited & was totally destroyed . I have heard the best thing to do with it is sink it in the lake . A lot of red tape, work and money required before they will consider using her as an artificial reef. Then there would be the cost of refloating her, getting her through the mouth of the marina, and the tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Really interesting stories on that thing.......wish I could have had a chance to explore it before she burn't . Its kind of cool seeing it sitting there and leaning. Every time I take someone past it they always ask....whats that pirate ship all about?? Well at least even I have the answers now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I totally forgot what it looked like prior to burning....kinda a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjhooker Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I am not sure if it is trespassing because I believe nobody owns it. But I have been on it in my youth it is pretty neat! I am not sure if it is trespassing because I believe nobody owns it. But I have been on it in my youth it is pretty neat! Iscander the owner of the beacon now owns it I think. The towed it to his marina shortly after it burned down. He was gonna have it removed but decided it looked cool for the guests. It is there to stay. I know this because I used to do work for him from time to time. My boss back when I built homes was his best man and one of his best friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I hope it stays . Some say it is an eye sore , some would like to see it refurbished or at least painted , (how about black) ? It is still a reminder of the past and a conversation piece as well as a land mark . I'm sure there are thousands of photos still being taken of that old wreck . I would like to get a few shots on a foggy day or a silhouette as the sun sets in the west directly behind it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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