History

History of the HMS Hythe

The HMS Hythe, built in 1905, was constructed as a civilian ferry and was converted into a auxiliary minesweeper by the Royal Navy in 1914. The ship's full length reaches 195.3 ft (~59.5 m). The HMS Hythe sank within 10 minutes after colliding with HMS Sarnia off Cape Helles on October 28, 1915. The wreck, identified by Selçuk Kolay in 2022 and one of the important points for underwater diving in Turkey, is located at a depth of approximately 72 m.

Diving Equipment Information

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

Footage from the Shipwreck

Diving Points