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HMS Hellespont
| Location: | Three miles off Ricasoli Breakwater Lighthouse |
| Max Depth (m): | 45m |
| Orientation: | Sitting upright on sandy seabed |
| Site Access: | Boat |
| Diver Level: | AOW [or equivelant] |
| Nationality: | Maltese |
| Type Of Wreck: | Robust-class Deep Sea Rescue Paddle Steamer |
| Propulsion: | - |
| Weight (tons): | - |
| Dimensions (m): | - |
| Cause Lost: | During an air raid she was sunk by German/Italian aircraft, later salvaged then towed outside Grand Harbour and scuttled. |
| Date Lost: | 6/7th April 1942 |
| Date Rediscovered: | - |
| Date Built: | Launched 10th May 1910 |
| Builder: | C & W Earls Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Hull, England |
| Owner: | - |
| Engine: | - |
| Power: | - |
| Speed: | - |
| Protected: | Yes |
| Wargrave: | - |
| Last Update: | 28.05.2009 |
| Comments: | An interesting dive with lots to see and explore. A stunning wreck which has remained remarkably intact. |
