03.09.2024 11:40
The new footage reveals the ongoing deterioration process of the 112-year-old wreckage. Additionally, the phenomenon of 'rusticles', formed by the erosion of the ship's metal structure by microbes, has also emerged. This summer, RMS Titanic Inc. company examined the area using unmanned remotely operated vehicles. The company holds the salvage rights to the Titanic and has retrieved over 5,500 objects from the wreckage so far.
Robot submarines have discovered a mysterious lost statue in the wreckage of the Titanic. New footage reveals the ongoing decay process of the 112-year-old wreckage.
In significant dives conducted this summer, a missing railing reminiscent of an iconic scene from the Titanic movie was identified. It can be seen that a large railing piece now lies on the seabed.
The obtained footage shows how the wreckage has changed and deteriorated over a century. Experts believe that the approximately 4.5-meter-long railing has fallen in the past two years, as it was documented to still be in place in 2022.
Researchers have revealed the phenomenon of "rusticles," which are formations caused by the corrosion of the ship's metal structure by microbes.
In an unexpected development, an artwork that experts did not expect to see again was found. A bronze statue called the Versailles Diana, which was discovered in the Titanic wreckage in 1986 by Robert Ballard, was rediscovered years later. The figure, measuring approximately 60 cm in height, was found lying face down in the sediments.
Titanic expert James Penca emphasized the importance of the statue, stating to the BBC, "It was like finding a needle in a haystack. The rediscovery of this statue, which was the centerpiece of the first-class salon, was very significant," he said.
This summer, RMS Titanic Inc. used unmanned remotely operated vehicles to explore the area. The company holds the salvage rights to the Titanic and has retrieved over 5,500 objects from the wreckage so far.