RMS Titanic Inc., the legal owner of the wreck of the RMS Titanic, recently completed its first expedition to the site since 2010. The Georgia-based firm unveiled new images from the wreck, giving the world a fresh look at the iconic ship that sank over a century ago.
The expedition, which took place earlier this year, used a manned submersible to capture high-resolution images of the site. RMS Titanic Inc. announced that the images revealed new details and insights into the condition of the wreck, which lies about 12,500 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in April 1912 after hitting an iceberg, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,500 passengers and crew. Since its discovery in 1985, the wreck has been the subject of numerous expeditions and studies as researchers seek to learn more about the ship’s final moments.
RMS Titanic Inc. has faced criticism in the past for its salvage operations at the site, with some arguing that the company is exploiting the tragedy for profit. However, the firm maintains that its expeditions are conducted with the utmost respect for the site and its historical significance.
The new images from the recent expedition are expected to provide valuable data for researchers and historians studying the Titanic’s wreckage. As RMS Titanic Inc. continues its work at the site, the world eagerly awaits any new discoveries or insights that may emerge from the depths of the ocean floor.
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