For the first time since the death of 5 people, the Titanic welcomed new visitors: 2 remotely operated submersibles embarked on a scientific and survey mission

According to news from this site on July 18, RMS Titanic, Inc. announced this week that it will dispatch two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to dive into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to conduct three-dimensional scans of the Titanic and take high-definition photos. resolution image.

1. After OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded last year, killing five wealthy tourists, this is the first time a company has decided to send a submersible to explore the ancient sunken ship.

2. This site quoted media reports that the RMS has formed a special team of 7 people to control the remotely operated vehicle, hoping to study the changes in this ancient sunken ship after long-term immersion.
3. After the Titanic sank in 1912, there was not much seawater erosion problem. This investigation by the team hopes to compare the observation situation in 2010 to see if there are other changes worthy of attention such as "the hull opens new channels".
4. RMS The survey will also focus on the impact of the Titanic on surrounding marine life, and a plaque will be installed on the seabed to commemorate Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who died on the Titan. .

   

   Photo source: RMS official account Narjolet was a French deep-sea explorer and Titanic expert, known as "Mr. Titanic", who died on the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023.

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