Commencement of a new mission to scan and salvage Titanic’s artifacts.

A team of researchers is embarking on a groundbreaking expedition to the wreck of the Titanic to gather more digital scans and photos of the site. Organized by RMS Titanic, Inc., the salvage company that retrieves artifacts from the wreck for public display, this mission marks the first return to the site since 2010. Using ROVs equipped with ultra-high-resolution 65K cameras, the team aims to examine the wreck for signs of deterioration, new debris field discoveries, and potential openings for further exploration inside the ship.

One of the main focuses of the expedition is to closely examine the Titanic’s radio, a Marconi wireless set that played a crucial role in summoning help during the disaster. Additionally, the team plans to explore the under-explored debris field and search for organic materials and passengers’ belongings. The 20-day expedition is being conducted aboard the multipurpose vessel Dino Chouest, with live updates being shared on RMS Titanic’s social media channels.

In remembrance of the victims of the Titanic sinking and the OceanGate Titan’s implosion, a commemorative ceremony will be held at the site. A plaque will also be placed on the ocean floor in honor of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, the research director of RMS Titanic, Inc., who tragically lost his life in the Titan submersible accident. This expedition represents a significant milestone in the ongoing exploration and preservation of the Titanic wreck.

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