History

History of the HMS Louis

This wreck is located at a depth of 13 meters to the north of Suvla Bay. During the Gallipoli Campaign, on October 30, 1915, it was damaged in a collision with a tugboat, drifted and ran aground on the sand, and was subsequently broken up and rendered useless during salvage operations. The salvage operations were carried out only at night, and to prevent the opposing forces from realizing the ship was disabled, she was painted to blend in with the surrounding rocky terrain. In this way, it was thought that the Turkish side would not target the destroyer. While the ship was 82 meters long, a 45-meter section remains above the sand, with the rest buried beneath it. The 4 Yarrow-type boilers that remain above the sand are in good condition, serving as an important spot for divers to take photographs due to the variety of fish and marine life within them.

Dive Equipment Information

The equipment used for diving includes basic scuba gear. A 3-5mm wet neoprene wetsuit can be worn from April to October, while a 7mm wet neoprene, semi-dry, or drysuit is suitable from November to March.

Footage from the Shipwreck

Diving Points

3D Photogrammetry

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