Overview
- The Greek Ministry of Culture said archaeologists retrieved selected objects from the Britannic wreck off the island of Kea.
- Recovered items include the ship’s observation bell, a left position lantern, silver serving trays and personal effects.
- Officials described the operation as particularly difficult due to 120‑metre depth, strong currents and poor visibility.
- Eleven professional deep‑sea divers carried out the recovery, and the objects have been transported to Athens for conservation.
- Britannic, built by Harland & Wolff as Titanic’s sister ship, sank in 1916 after striking a German mine with about 1,065 aboard and around 30 fatalities.