A new exploration of the Titanic has just been completed by Victor Vescovo. The latter dived to a depth of 3810 meters to capture new, never-before-seen images of the Titanic’s hull.
Using a high-performance 4K camera, the explorer made an alarming observation: the wreck of the Titanic was indeed deteriorating at high speed. It had been over 14 years since anyone had returned to the liner’s resting place, and the images brought back show that the carcass is simply disappearing.
It is on the starboard side that the dive team observed the most degradation: some of the liner’s structures are breaking up as a result of the natural effects of ocean currents, bacterial corrosion and, of course, high sea salinity.
The captain’s bathtub is the favorite image of Titanic enthusiasts. It’s now a thing of the past,” said Victor Vescovo, expedition leader.
To better predict the speed of the Titanic’s destruction, the team undertook photogrammetric measurements around the wreck to reproduce it in 3D and adapt it to virtual and augmented reality models. The images gathered may also enable experts to better determine how quickly the boat will continue to deteriorate.
A fine technical feat, but one which heralds the total destruction of the liner.
Nevertheless, the images brought back from this new expedition proved to be as fabulous as they were fascinating. The quality of the images, coupled with the technical nature of the expedition, give the impression of almost being able to touch the boat. A spectacular breakthrough, which should provide researchers with new information.
As a reminder, the Titanic was one of the largest liners ever built in the 1910s. Built in Northern Ireland, she sank on April 15, 1912 off Newfoundland after hitting an iceberg. More than 1,500 people died in this massive disaster.
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