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The rediscovery of the Titanic has captivated the world, culminating in the explosion of interest generated by
the success of the recent film. The tragic mystery surrounding the sinking of the Titanic
becomes even more remarkable when taken together with the fate
of her larger and more enigmatic sister- the Britannic. While
the Titanic's story is known around the world, few have heard
of the Britannic, the White Star ocean liner turned British hospital
ship which went down in the waters off of the Greek island of
Kea during WW I. Britannic 99 will be staged over ten days with
the goal of finally solving the long-standing question as to what
actually sank the ship: a mine, a U-boat's torpedo, or an internal
explosion.
Global Underwater Explorers
(GUE), in cooperation with The Greek Diving Center, began on-site
organization of the project on 19 August, with the actual diving
on the Britannic to begin on the 21st. Access to the wreck is
limited by the Greek government to only the most qualified organizations.
Since its 1975 discovery by Jacques Cousteau, only three groups
have been awarded permission to access the Britannic. 
GUE will be providing
daily updates, images, and dive profiles during the expedition.
dirQuest Online is also hosting an open forum for discussions
with team members on site. Check back for our expanded coverage
of the project starting on 20 August.
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