History

History of the Massena

Built between 1894 and 1898, the ship was named after André Masséna, one of the important marshals of the French Revolution. Known to have design flaws, the vessel could not make accurate shots due to being overweight. The ship's final mission was to ensure that vessels could safely dock at the shore during the evacuation of Gallipoli by the Allies. For this purpose, it was scuttled as a breakwater on November 9, 1915. Lying today at a depth of 5-7 meters, the Massena has lost its superstructure but still preserves its form.

History of the Saghalien

Built in 1879, the Saghalien was a Senegal-class French passenger ship. Prior to the Gallipoli Campaign, it passed through the Dardanelles in August 1914 with the mission of evacuating French citizens from Istanbul. The ship's final mission, alongside the Massena on December 10, 1915, was to be scuttled in Ertuğrul Bay (V Beach) as a breakwater to ensure the safe evacuation of British and French soldiers. Located at a depth of 5-7 meters, the wreck has lost its superstructure but still preserves its form.

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