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HMHS Britannic: Inside the World's Largest Shipwreck — The Promenade Deck

May 24, 2026
Almost no one gets inside HMHS Britannic, the world's largest shipwreck. Access to the inside is restricted by the Greek government and the ship's owner — granted only to a handful of elite divers. But there is one place where the outside meets the inside: the Port Promenade Deck. Over 100 metres long, stretching from stern to bridge at depths down to 83m, the Promenade was designed for first-class passengers who never made it aboard. Instead, it became a corridor for medical staff and wounded soldiers. Today, it's one of the most extraordinary dives on the world's largest shipwreck — and this is the last dive of our 2026 expedition. In this video, I take you through the full promenade traverse alongside George — one of the most experienced Britannic divers in the world — plus Greg (inventor of the GBM rebreather) and Henry. We navigate light fittings, teak caulking, medical debris, and original fixtures that haven't been touched in over a century. The goal: reach the Cousteau plaque at 83m, placed on the wreck by Kevin Gurr, for one final photograph before we ascend into 120 minutes decompression.It's a dive that demands discipline. Strong current, strict team protocols, and the constant pull of doorways I wasn't allowed to enter. HMHS Britannic doesn't give up its secrets easily. HMHS Britannic sank on 21st November 1918 after striking a mine in the Aegean Sea. At 48,158 tons, she remains the largest ocean liner ever lost — and one of the most hauntingly preserved wrecks in the world. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ *CHAPTERS* 00:00:00 Inside the World's Largest Shipwreck 00:01:06 Kitting Up For Britannic 00:02:35 Descending Into The Deep 00:04:03 First Sight Of Britannic 00:07:37 Entering The Promenade Deck 00:15:14 Squeezing Through The Exit Doors 00:18:26 Racing Across Britannic’s Deck 00:23:23 The Cousteau Plaque 00:25:42 Currents, Deco & The Ascent 00:31:06 Leaving Britannic Behind

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