Published Resources Details
Conference Paper
- Title
- Exploration of RAN Submarine AE2 in the Sea of Marmara, Turkey
- In
- Engineering Heritage Victoria, Speakers Programme
- Imprint
- 5 May 2015
- Url
- https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/Event/ehv-guest-speaker-exploration-ran-submarine-ae2-sea-marmara-turkey
- Abstract
AE2 was damaged by Turkish gunfire in the Sea of Marmara on 30 April 1915, five days after the Australians landed on the beaches of Gallipoli, not far from the wreck site and was scuttled by its crew who were taken prisoner. AE2's heroic entry into the Sea of Marmara on 25 April had a major influence on the tragic events at Gallipoli and is one of the most important wreck sites relating to the Gallipoli Campaign. It is of greatest interest to Turkey and Australia and forms an important part of the strong bonds between the two nations.
The management of the wreck, which is in remarkably good condition after almost 100 years at the bottom of the Sea of Marmara is of great interest to Australia and Turkey.
Tim is a professional maritime archaeologist and maintains an active involvement in international archaeological projects including battlefield surveys at Anzac Cove and
management of the AE2 (1915) submarine in Turkey. Tim's talk will include the outcomes of the engineering assessment of the interior workings of the AE2 submarine. Tim will also review recent highlights of Heritage Victoria's activities around nominations to the Victorian Heritage Register, forthcoming improvements to the public interface with the Victorian Heritage Database, military heritage educational projects, and the application of innovative 3D mapping techniques for the recording of built, landscape and archaeological sites across Victoria,Including pilot projects with the CSIRO Zebedee laser system.