History

HMAS AE2 Submarine History

HMAS AE2 Submarine was launched by Vickers Armstrong (Barrow-in-Furness) in 1913 and entered service in 1914. AE2 became the first submarine to pass through the Dardanelles on April 25, 1915, reaching the Sea of Marmara during World War I. Typical features of the E-class include a length of 55 m, a width of 6.9 m, and a crew of approximately 34. After contact with the Sultanhisar torpedo boat on April 30, 1915, mechanical problems arose, and the crew abandoned the ship. The vessel was sunk by order of Commander Henry Stoker. The submarine, located at a depth of 72 meters in the part of the Dardanelles that opens to the Sea of Marmara, has been protected through a cathodic protection application carried out in collaboration between the Turkish and Australian governments.

Diving Equipment Information

The equipment used for diving requires basic scuba gear as well as nitrox and technical diving equipment. A dry suit should be worn.

Footage from the Shipwreck

Diving Points