History

History of the Mesudiye Battleship

The Mesudiye, the largest of the Ottoman battleships, was built in the 1870s. Having undergone a major modernization in Italy between 1899 and 1904 that upgraded her weapons and propulsion systems, the ship's overall length reached approximately 101 meters. On December 13, 1914, while anchored in shallow waters at Sarısığlar Bay to defend the entrance of the Dardanelles, the Mesudiye Battleship was sunk by a torpedo from the HMS B11. The wreck, which is suitable for wreck diving, is located very close to the shore in shallow waters. Its depth is estimated to be within the 9–12 meter range.

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