Who Sank the Titanic? (2008) Discovery Channel

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Another look at the Titanic disaster and the actions of those held responsible.

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Return to Titanic (2005) National Geographic Channel

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Robert Ballard returns to Titanic 20 years after her discovery.

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Titanic: The Crash Scene (Interactive) - National Geographic

The Interactive Crash Scene
Visible for the first time through sonar imaging, the remains of the ship and its contents sprawl across a thousand acres of gently sloping seafloor. Combined with optical mosaics of individual artifacts (colored images), this map of the main wreck area will help experts explore, manage and protect the Titanic as a long-term archaeological site. Click on the image below to visit NGM`s interactive map to click on points of interest and explore the debris field or click here.


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Composite sonar view of Titanic`s bow section. Photo credit: RMS Titanic Inc., AP

Composite sonar view of Titanic`s stern section and 3 by 5 mi debris field bow section. Photo credit: RMS Titanic Inc., AP

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Watch: Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) - Cameron returns to the Titanic yielding the best detailed images yet

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Director James Cameron returns to the site of the wreck of the RMS Titanic. With a team of history and marine experts and friend Bill Paxton, he embarks on an unscripted adventure back to the final grave where 1,517 people lost their lives. Using technology developed for this expedition, Cameron and his crew are able to explore virtually all of the wreckage, inside and out, as never before.

RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912 after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. The sinking of Titanic caused the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time.
Producer & Director James Cameron
Cast Bill Paxton, Dr. John Broadwater, Dr. Lori Johnston, Charles Pellegrino, Don Lynch
Director of Photography Vince Pace
Music Joel McNeely, Lisa Torban
Released by Walt Disney Pictures & Walden Media
Release date 2003
Running time 90 min.

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Titanic`s 100th anniversary: The deep sea graves at the wreck site

Haunting pictures of boots and a coat show deep sea graves of Titanic victims for first time

Daily Mail/ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED: 08:15 EST, 15 April 2012 | UPDATED: 11:32 EST, 15 April 2012

Newly-released photos show the haunting images of Titanic victim's clothing lining the bottom of the ocean floor 100 years after the New York-bound ship sank in the North Atlantic.

A 2004 photograph, released to the public for the first time this week in an uncropped version to coincide with the disaster's centenary, shows a coat and boots in the mud at the legendary shipwreck site.

It came as the passengers of a cruise ship retracing the route of the ill-fated liner RMS Titanic held an emotional memorial service at the exact spot where the ship sank on its maiden voyage a century ago.

'These are not shoes that fell out neatly from somebody's bag right next to each other,' said James Delgado, the director of maritime heritage at the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration.

What remains: The fact that the pair of boots were found so close to each other implies that they were probably on the feet of a victim whose body has since disintegrated,
photo credit: AP/Daily Mail

The way they are 'laid out' makes a 'compelling case' that it is where 'someone has come to rest,' he said.

The image, along with two others showing pairs of boots resting next to each other, were taken during an expedition led by NOAA and famed Titanic finder Robert Ballard in 2004. They were published in Ballard's book on the expedition. Mr Delgado said the one showing a coat and boots was cropped to show only a boot.

The New York Times first reported about the photographs in Saturday editions.

Filmmaker James Cameron, who has visited the wreck 33 times, told the newspaper that he had seen 'zero human remains' during his extensive explorations of the Titanic.

'We've seen shoes. We've seen pairs of shoes, which would strongly suggest there was a body there at one point. But we've never seen any human remains,' Mr Cameron said.

More findings: A number of pairs were found near a coat and some other items in the sea bed, photo credit: AP/Daily Mail

For Mr Delgado, who was the chief scientist on an expedition in 2010 that mapped the entire site, the difference in opinion is 'one of semantics.'

'I as an archaeologist would say those are human remains,' he said, referring to the photograph of the coat and boots specifically.

'Buried in that sediment are very likely forensic remains of that person.'

He said in an email that the images 'speak to the power of that tragic and powerful scene 2 1/2 miles below' and 'to its resilience as an undersea museum, as well as its fragility.'

Extrapolating: Though previous expeditions, like that of film-maker James Cameron, said that they did not see human remains, others feel that it is obvious that the victims bodies were there at one point, photo credit: AP/Daily Mail

'This is an appropriate time to note the human cost of that event, and the fact that in this special place at the bottom of the sea, evidence of the human cost, in the form of the shattered wreck, the scattered luggage, fittings and other artifacts, and the faint but unmistakable evidence that this is where people came to rest, is present,' he said.

He said the images are also evidence that society could do a better job protecting the site.

There has been a long fight to protect the Titanic since it was rediscovered by Mr Ballard in 1985, beginning with a federal law passed by Congress aimed at creating an international agreement to transform the shipwreck into an international maritime memorial.

Senator John Kerry introduced what some observers see as stronger legislation April 1 aimed at protecting the site from 'salvage and intrusive research...'

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Last Mysteries of the Titanic (2005) Discovery Channel

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James Cameron returns to Titanic for the last time intending to go deeper into the wreck than ever before and film parts of the interior not seen since the night Titanic sank in 1912.

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Titanic pictures from the 25th anniversary of wreck discovery in 2000

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Photograph(s) courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Titanic Bows to Nature (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

In a new picture released Wednesday—the 25th anniversary of the rediscovery of the R.M.S. Titanic—rust "icicles" plague bow railings and anchor equipment on the 2.4-mile-deep (3.8-kilometer-deep) shipwreck.

Titanic Unbound (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Pictured twisted and broken in late August(2000), railings outline the port rear corner of Titanic's forecastle deck, a raised surface at the bow with crew quarters underneath.

Kingly Perch, Perfectly Sharp (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

In what Expedition Titanic is calling the clearest picture yet of Titanic's bow, the ocean liner's cargo crane—and yet more rusticles—make an appearance.

Titanic Mast, Unmoored (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Titanic's forward mast—whose base is shown at center and leaning toward the upper left in late August(2000)—toppled backward long ago and now rests on the ship's bridge.

Well Deck, Ill Preserved (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

"Rusticles" coat a wall on Titanic's forward well deck, once an exercise area for third-class passengers, in a picture taken late August by an Expedition Titanic submersible.

Strolling Into Oblivion (Photograph courtesy Premier Exhibitions, Inc. and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

Where first-class passengers once strolled while shielded from the elements, rust overtakes openings in a promenade-deck wall, as seen in late August(2000).

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Titanic 1985 discovery images: Robert Ballard captures the first images of the Titanic wreck in 1985

1985 Titanic Discovery
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Mir 2 Submersible (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

Lights from the Mir 2 submersible illuminate the port anchor winch on the foredeck of the sunken Titanic.

Bow Railing of the Titanic (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

The Mir 1 submersible illuminates the bow railing of the Titanic.

Titanic Window (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

An intact glass pane from the window of Captain Edward J. Smith's cabin hangs open on the Titanic, which lies two and a half miles (four kilometers) beneath the North Atlantic Ocean.

Titanic's Propeller (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

In the early morning hours of September 1, 1985, oceanographer Robert Ballard and photographer Emory Kristof found and photographed the shipwreck of the century, the R.M.S. Titanic. Kristof and his crew used a submersible search vehicle and a towed sled with a still camera to shoot more than 20,000 frames, including this one of the ocean liner's starboard propeller.

Titanic Debris (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

A ceramic bowl and other debris from the Titanic litter the floor of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland.

Titanic Hull Fragment (Photograph by Emory Kristof)

A hull fragment from the Titanic lies on the ocean floor.

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With Titanic`s centenary anniversary approaching, a look at the luxury ocean liner

The Titanic, a luxury passenger ship once thought to be unsinkable, hit an iceberg on April 14, 1912 and sank in the early morning of April 15, 1912, killing 1,500 people.

The bow of the Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean (AP Photo/RMS Titanic Inc.)

The stern of the Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean (AP Photo/RMS Titanic Inc.)  

Image: Detail of the bow of the Titanic taken from a comprehensive map of the 3-by-5 mile debris field. Credit: RMS Titanic Inc.

Undated artist impression showing the 14 April 1912 shipwreck of the British luxury passenger liner Titanic off the Nova-Scotia coasts, during its maiden voyage (AFP Photo)

Bow railing of the Titanic, photo credit: National Geographic

Photo credit: Premier Exhibitions, Inc. / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; The photo features a view of the Titanic bow from the starboard side. (2007)

Photo credit: Premier Exhibitions, Inc. / Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; the image shows rusticle growth along one of the anchors on the starboard side of the Titanic bow. (2007)

 
Titanic's Crew:
Left to Right: William McMaster Murdoch, Charles A. Bartlett, Henry Tingle Wilde and Captain Edward John Smith; (Right) Capt. Edward Smith
  
(Left) Titanic leaving Southampton harbor, England; (Right) Last time Titanic left shores of Ireland

Titanic going on sea trials April 2, 1912.

( Image from NARA, RG 306, Records of the U.S. Information Agency)

Titanic going on sea trials April 2, 1912.

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Ever dreamt of diving down to the Titanic wreck? Well now you can aboard a Russian submersible for $60,000

Titanic tours on Russian subs: $60k for ride to wreckage
RT News
Published: 27 March, 2012, 17:05


A Russian miniature submarine is seen under water in the Atlantic Ocean during the search for the Titanic in a Reuters Television image (Reuters Television)

To commemorate the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, a tour company is offering a glimpse of the iconic ship’s wreckage. Passengers will descend into the blue abyss in Russian ‘Mir’ submersibles, the only vessels able to withstand the crushing pressures.

“Descend 12,500 feet into the North Atlantic to the deep-sea plain where Titanic lies at eternal rest. Explore the ghostly wreck and her debris field aboard the Russian 'Mir' submersibles,” advertises the company Deep Ocean Expeditions on their website.

At the moment the company says they have 80 people already signed up to take the plunge.
But such an experience does not come cheap. A trip into the deep blue will set visitors back by no less than $59,680 for a two-week cruise, which includes one eight to ten hour dive to the ship’s wreckage. Tours will set off from Newfoundland off the coast of Canada to the point where the Titanic sank in 1912, 380 miles out to sea.

In spite of the astronomical price, tour leader Rob McCallum says that it is not just the uber rich that have signed up for the tour.

“They’re people who have worked hard for their money and not made this decision lightly,” he said.

The tour offers participants expert lectures from specialists, practical marine biology sessions and five-star dining during the duration of the trip.

In order to be able to conduct a tour to such bone-crunching depths, the company Deep Ocean
Expeditions had to solicit the services of two Russian 'Mir' submersibles. Among the most advanced vessels in the world, the 'Mir' are capable of diving to depths of 6,000 meters, giving it access to 98 percent of the ocean floor.

The submersible’s large viewing screens and capacity to stay below the surface for a total of 18 hours make it ideal for the task. However, with a cabin space of a mere 7 feet, the experience is certainly not for the claustrophobic.

Tours to the wreckage of the Titanic are very rare, the last one taking place in 2005 in spite of high demand.

The Titanic sank during its maiden voyage in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg, killing 1,517 of the 2,000 people onboard. Weighing in at 46,000 tons, the Titanic was a technological marvel of the age and the largest vessel ever to be built.

Today the ship is a shadow of its former glory, its condition having deteriorated during the past couple of years due to the accidental damage caused by submersibles and the presence of iron-eating bacteria on the hull. Scientists and specialists hope to use the 100-year anniversary of the iconic ship to push for a worldwide agreement for its protection.

The first-ever comprehensive full Titanic wreck site imaged

Full Titanic site mapped for 1st time
NY POST/ASSOCIATED PRESS
Last Updated: 1:38 PM, March 8, 2012
Posted: 1:37 PM, March 8, 2012

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Researchers have pieced together what's believed to be the first comprehensive map of the entire 3-by-5-mile Titanic debris field and hope it will provide new clues about what exactly happened the night 100 years ago when the superliner hit an iceberg, plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic and became a legend.

...An expedition team used sonar imaging and more than 100,000 photos taken from underwater robots to create the map, which shows where hundreds of objects and pieces of the presumed-unsinkable vessel landed after striking an iceberg, killing more than 1,500 people.

The mapping took place in the summer of 2010 during an expedition to the Titanic led by RMS Titanic Inc., the legal custodian of the wreck, along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Mass., and the Waitt Institute of La Jolla, Calif

Photo credit: AP

This composite image, released by RMS Titanic Inc., and made from sonar and more than 100,000 photos taken in 2010 from by unmanned, underwater robots, shows a portion of a comprehensive map of the 3-by-5-mile debris field surrounding the bow and stern of the Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean.

...The expedition team ran two independently self-controlled robots known as autonomous underwater vehicles along the ocean bottom day and night. The torpedo-shaped AUVs surveyed the site with side-scan sonar, moving at a little more than 3 miles per hour as...

Titanic bow section, image credit: RMS Titanic Inc.

Titanic bow section with blown hatch cover (north of bow), image credit: RMS Titanic Inc.  

The stern of the Titanic on the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean (AP Photo/RMS Titanic Inc.)

Close-up of the stern section of Titanic (RMS Titanic Inc.) 

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Additional info and readings (more images and graphics); MUST VIEW:

• HISTORY.COM - First Map of Entire Titanic Wreck Site Sheds New Light on Disaster (MARCH 8, 2012) --numerous, high quality specific images of Titanic wreck site with captions

• http://www.rmstitanic.net/expedition/

Understanding: In contrast to the previous photo, the photo above shows sonar imagery of the front of the ship which sunk first

The first complete views of the legendary wreck: As the starboard profile shows, the Titanic buckled as it plowed nose-first into the seabed, leaving the forward hull buried deep in mud—obscuring, possibly forever, the mortal wounds inflicted by the iceberg. Photo credit: RMS Titanic Inc., WHOI (larger image)

The first complete views of the legendary wreck: Titanic’s battered stern is captured overhead here. Making sense of this tangle of metal presents endless challenges to experts. Says one, 'If you’re going to interpret this stuff, you gotta love Picasso.' Photo credit: RMS Titanic Inc., WHOI (larger image)

READ & View: The Titanic as you've never seen it before: A century after it sank, stunning new hi-tech images reveal doomed ship on ocean floor - DAILY MAIL


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New theory into Titanic`s sinking: The Moon?

Moon might have been the cause of Titanic disaster
Press TV
Thu Mar 8, 2012 6:42PM
Updated: 3/9/2012 9:00PM EST

A new study has suggested that gravitational forces caused by an alignment of the Moon and Sun may have pushed icebergs into the path of Titanic.

The Titanic, photo credit: Press TV

Texas State University researchers investigated a previous research by the late oceanographer Fergus Wood which indicated that an unusually close approach by the moon in January 1912 may have produced high tides which helped icebergs separate from Greenland and float into shipping lanes.

"The lunar connection may explain how an unusually large number of icebergs got into the path of the Titanic," said lead researcher Donald Olson. 

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Results showed that several factors were involved in the formation of such strong gravitational fields including the alignment of the moon and sun on January 4, 1912, the moon's closest approach to Earth in the same month and Earth's closest approach to the sun in a year that had happened just the previous day.

"This configuration maximized the moon's tide-raising forces on the Earth's oceans," Olson said.

Findings also show that the iceberg that the Titanic struck must have broken off from Greenland in January 1912 to reach the shipping lanes by mid-April.

“The high tide caused by the bizarre combination of astronomical events would have been enough to dislodge icebergs and give them enough buoyancy to reach the shipping lanes by April,” Olson added.

Titanic was an Olympic-class passenger liner, which struck an iceberg during her maiden voyage from England to New York in 1912, bringing death to more than 1,500 people.

The research will appear in the April issue of the magazine Sky & Telescope.

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