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Divers to explore historic Gallipoli submarine

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Post subject: Divers to explore historic Gallipoli submarine

Posted: Nov 07, 2006 - 01:27 AM

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Australians may soon know more about one of Gallipoli's untold stories - the Australian submarine HMAS AE2.

It is referred to as the Silent Anzac and is the first allied submarine to be lost after entering the Dardanelles, off the Gallipoli coast, in 1915.

Thirty-five people survived when it sank and it now lies about 75 metres under water.

The Federal Government and the Submarine Institute of Australia are contributing about $800,000 for an archaeological assessment of the area.

The Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Billson, says Australian divers will carry out the survey sometime next year.

"To see how we can best preserve it, how we can best bring to life the story of the AE2 and then to consider options for its long-term management and care," he said.

Mr Billson says it is too early to know if parts of the submarine can be brought to the surface and restored.

"At this stage it's a little too early to know," he said.

"That's the key goal of the maritime archaeological survey, to understand exactly the condition that it's in and to consider what options are available for its long term protection and preservation."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/20 ... 781938.htm