The video is about a group of friends who travel to Çanakkale, Turkey to dive and explore the wreck of the British warship HMS Majestic, which was sunk during the Battle of Çanakkale (also known as the Battle of Gallipoli) in 1915. The ship is 105 years old and lies 22 meters deep in the water. The group, led by a Turkish freediving champion named Müjdat Turan, dive down to the wreck and explore its remains, showing the damage it sustained during the battle. The video also includes historical context and information about the Battle of Çanakkale and its significance for Turkey. The divers are able to touch the ship and even sit on its chimney, and they express their pride and respect for their ancestors who fought in the battle.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video was shot in Çanakkale, where an era collapsed.
2. The divers visited the wreck of the Majestic ship, which sank in 7 minutes.
3. The Majestic ship was 187 meters long, 23 meters wide, and 8.5 meters deep.
4. The ship weighed 15,000 tons and was an armored warship.
5. The ship was sunk by a German submarine during the Battle of Çanakkale.
6. There were 152 crew members on board the Majestic, and 52 of them died instantly.
7. The rest of the crew fled in nearby warships.
8. The sinking of the Majestic changed the course of the war.
9. The divers, including Müjdat Turan, a Turkish freediving champion, dove to the wreck at a depth of 22-23 meters.
10. The water was dark and currenty, making the dive challenging.
11. The divers used free diving techniques to reach the wreck.
12. The wreck is now a monument to the British soldiers who died during the Battle of Çanakkale.
13. The Turkish soldiers defended their homeland against the British invasion.
14. The divers were able to touch and explore the wreck, including the chimney.
15. The wreck is oxidized and broken down after 105 years.