Historic Artefacts Resurfaced: Titanic's Sister Ship Revealed

Divers have successfully recovered artefacts from the Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, over a century after it sank in the Aegean Sea. The operation, orchestrated by historian Simon Mills, retrieved items reflecting the ship's dual role as a luxury liner and a WWI hospital ship.

Divers have successfully excavated historic artefacts from the Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, for the first time since its sinking in the Aegean Sea during World War I. The mission was conducted by an 11-member team under the guidance of the Greek Culture Ministry.

The Britannic, originally a luxury cruise liner launched in 1914, was converted into a hospital ship amid World War I. It sank in less than an hour on November 21, 1916, near the island of Kea after hitting a mine, resulting in the loss of 30 lives.

The artefacts, including a lookout bell, first-class trays, and passenger binoculars, are now being conserved in Athens. These items will feature in the upcoming Museum of Underwater Antiquities at Piraeus, highlighting the ship's historical significance.

(With inputs from agencies.)