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In
the year 2000, an eager group of some of the world’s
best cave and shipwreck divers set out to explore and unlock
the mysteries of the Britannic. This ship has the tragic distinction
of being both the largest vessel ever to sink, as well as
being the sister-ship to Titanic. Following in the footsteps
of two of the giants of underwater exploration, Jacques Cousteau
and Robert Ballard, divers from the Global Underwater Exploration
Team intended to do what these two giants could no --- to
become the first humans to penetrate the innards of the Britannic
since its unbelievable and unexplained sinking on November
21, 1916.
The rediscovery
of the Titanic has captivated the world, culminating in the
explosion of interest generated by the success of James Cameron’s
epic film. While the Titanic’s
story is known around the world, few have heard of the 900
foot Britannic, the White Star luxury liner turned British
hospital ship which went down just off the Greek island of
Kea during World War I. The Global Underwater Explorers, led
by Jarrod Jablonski, are the third group to be given diving
permission to investigate the Britannic wreckage and marks
a significant point in the history of the exploration of this
once magnificent ship.
Inside
the Britannic traces the unique journey of the gigantic ship
and follows the small band of divers who sought to unlock
her mysteries. Through exclusive first images from inside
the wreckage and stunning animation, we discover how the ship
came to her final resting place.
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