Οι μάχες του 1943 ξαναζωντανεύουν στο βυθό της Λέρου: Το γερμανικό αποβατικό σε βάθος 62 μέτρων
Έρευνα, κείμενο και φωτογραφίες: Μαρίνος Γιούργας και Γιώργος Καρέλας Φωτογραφία αρχείου © Jean-Louis Roba Η αποστολή Το Leros Project ξεκίνησε το 2000 όταν με την ομάδα UFR του Βασίλη Μεντόγιαννη συμμετείχαμε την προσπάθεια ανάδειξης των υποβρύχιων ευρημάτων της νεότερης ιστορίας της Λέρου. Το τόλμημα αυτό δεν θα ήταν δυνατό να πραγματοποιηθεί χωρίς τις δράσεις του […]
Puzzle solved! The attack of the Luftwaffe: April 1941, location identified by George Karelas
By Pierre Kosmidis Research by George Karelas Photo by Jean-Louis Roba “A picture is worth a thousand words” and in our case, a single photo from the archive of renowned researcher and author Mr. Jean-Louis Roba, tells a story, dating back to April 22, 1941. George Karelas, a leading researcher and author in Greece, researched […]
The hospital ship Graz/Aris, by Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi
By Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi I found a very interesting image on a German auction site depicting the hospital ship Graz, the former Greek vessel Aris, moored alongside an Italian Spica-class torpedo boat of the Alcione type, likely the Lupo. The photo may have been taken in Piraeus in 1942. The Italian torpedo boat is hosting […]
Red Cross Flag misuse and infringement in the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea, by Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi
Research, photos and text by Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi The guarantee of immunity offered by the Red Cross flag and livery were frequently broken during both world wars. In this article we want to limit our attention to the hospital units serving with the German Navy and engaged in the evacuation of the wounded during the […]
A dedication to HMS Exeter, the shipwreck that disappeared, featuring 3d renditions of the wreck, by Kevin Denlay and Stefan Draminski
Wreck survey report by Kevin Denlay 3D renditions by Stefan Draminski. (See more 3D wreck images at the bottom of this feature) WW2 Shipwreck exploration by Kevin Denlay: “Going back in time and bringing the ships back to life” – PART 1 After many years of searching for the wreck in the Java Sea, Indonesia, Vidar Skoglie (at […]
Το ναρκαλιευτικό “Νέστος” αποκαλύπτεται. Κατάδυση-αυτοψία στο ναυάγιο από το Γιώργο Καρέλα
Έρευνα και φωτογραφίες: Γιώργος Καρέλας Δημοσίευση στο www.ww2wrecks.com, κατόπιν αδείας από το Γιώργο Καρέλα Έχοντας κάνει πάνω από 200 καταδύσεις στο ναρκαλιευτικό “Νέστος”, ένα ναυάγιο από την περίοδο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου στον Κορινθιακό κόλπο, με εύκολη πρόσβαση και προσιτό βάθος, απέκτησα με τον καιρό μια ιδέα πως θα ήταν το πλοίο πριν βυθιστεί Φωτογραφία […]
The Regia Marina destroyer Crispi and the daring attack in Souda bay, Crete, of the X MAS, by Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi
By Vincenzo Giacomo Toccafondi I recently acquired in my collection a nice picture of the destroyer Francesco Crispi. The ship took part in some successful war actions .. I will try to tell her story. The Sella class, of which Crispi was a part, was the first group of destroyers designed after the First World War […]
Three WW2 wrecks mysteries solved, by George Karelas
By Pierre Kosmidis Research and photos by George Karelas, submitted to www.ww2wrecks.com and used by permission Mr. George Karelas, from Patras, Greece, is a leading expert and respected researcher in WW2 Wrecks in Greece. He has identified several shipwrecks and as an experienced scuba diver has documented many of the WW2 Wrecks in Greece. After […]
The story of Gaetano Marzotto’s luxurious yacht “Cyprus” sunk in 1942 in Greece, by George Karelas
Research and photos by George Karelas submitted to www.ww2wrecks.com and used by permission English text by Pierre Kosmidis/www.ww2wrecks.com Gruppo Industriale Marzotto in Valdagno, Italy, the world’s largest designer clothing manufacturer, is a business empire that dates back to 1836. With brands such as Hugo Boss, acquired in the early 1990s, followed by acquisitions of other luxurious brands, such […]
MV Rawnsley: Sunk off Crete on 12 May 1941, a treasure trove of WW2 artifacts and marine life
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos, used by permission and information by George Metaxakis At a depth of 27 metres, off Ierapetra city in Crete, the tragic events that lead to the sinking of the British transport ship MV Rawnsley, are now covered in marine life. George Metaxakis, an experienced scuba diver from Greece, shared with www.ww2wrecks.com […]