History

History of the Vincenzo Florio

During the Italo-Turkish War between Italy and the Ottoman Empire, it undertook the mission of transporting the Italian army to Tripoli. Requisitioned by the British Admiralty in 1915, it was sent to Gallipoli. This Italian-flagged steam cargo and passenger ship embarked on its final mission in Gallipoli on behalf of Great Britain during World War I. Built in Govan by Alexander Stephen & Sons Ltd. and weighing 2,817 gross tons, this vessel was scuttled in 1915 off Cape Tekke (Tekke Burnu) to be used as a floating pier.

History of the Maria Delle Vittorie

Another wreck remain belongs to the passenger ship Maria Delle Vittorie (Saint Mary of the Victories). Research is ongoing to gather detailed information about this vessel. In the church of the same name located in Rome, spoils captured from the Ottoman army during the Battle of Vienna are on display. Similar to the wreck in Ertuğrul Bay, it is believed to have been scuttled to create a sheltered harbor.

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