Unveiling the unseen: Titanic wreck fully revealed in new comprehensive 3D scan
The Titanic was a renowned ocean liner, often thought to be unsinkable. In 1912, during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, it collided with an iceberg, which led to its sinking.
9:05 PM EST, January 13, 2024
The Titanic Scan
A series of mistakes, a panic-stricken crew, and an insufficient number of lifeboats resulted in over 1500 people perishing in the Atlantic Ocean. While it may not be the largest maritime disaster in history, it is certainly the most famous, largely due to James Cameron's iconic film.
The wreck lies at a depth of approximately 12468 feet in the Atlantic Ocean. Extensive research has been conducted over the years; however, meticulous observations have been difficult to achieve due to its location. Cameras can only capture a segment of the scene, significantly hindering the Titanic study.
There still remain fundamental questions about the ship that need answering - said Parks Stephenson, a Titanic analyst.
Scientists have now conducted a 3D scan that accurately reproduces the current state of the wreck. Every detail, no matter how minute, was considered. Stephenson said the model is "one of the first major steps for directing Titanic's history towards evidence-based research and away from speculation".
We're seeing details that none of us have seen before, and this allows us to build on everything we've learned so far and perceive the wreck in a new light. We now have real data that engineers can analyze to understand the actual mechanics behind the destruction and sinking, bringing us even closer to the true narrative of the Titanic disaster. For the next generation of Titanic exploration, research and analysis, this marks the start of a new chapter - Stephenson was quoted as saying by BBC.
The new scan provides a full view of the entire wreckage. The bow and stern, separated by about 2624 feet, along with the many parts that broke off during the sinking, can be clearly seen.
