First after OceanGate: a new expedition has set off for the wreck of the Titanic

The company RMS Titanic, Inc. has launched a new expedition to the site of the legendary liner Titanic's demise. The Dino Chouest vessel set sail on July 12, 2024 for detailed photography and mapping of the wreckage site using unmanned underwater vehicles (ROVs).

Oceanographer David Gallo, co-leader of the expedition, told the BBC about the desire to obtain images of the wreckage with unprecedented clarity and precision. The underwater vehicles are equipped with special high-resolution cameras and lighting equipment for shooting in 65K format.

“The Titanic is one of the most studied shipwrecks today, and Marine Imaging Technologies is pleased to present camera systems with the highest resolution ever used at this site to provide the public with new information about the ship,” said Marine Imaging Technologies founder and senior director of photography Evan Kovacs.

Jessica Sanders, president of RMST Inc., emphasized the importance of assessing the condition of artifacts that may be lost. The expedition plans to study such valuable objects as the Marconi radio and discover new findings.

The goal of the expedition is not only to explore the accident site, but also to honor the memory of those who perished during the Titanic disaster and last year's incident involving the OceanGate submarine. Researchers will install a memorial plaque on the seabed in honor of Paul Henri "PH" Nargeolet, former director of research at RMS Titanic, Inc., who died during that tragic dive.

Using state-of-the-art technology will allow the team not only to conduct a detailed survey of the disaster site, but also to identify artifacts in need of preservation. Researchers aim to deepen scientific knowledge, engage the global community in identifying new artifacts and marine organisms, and inspire the next generation of explorers. The underwater vehicles will spend between 2 and 2.5 hours reaching the Titanic wreckage First Expedition to Titanic Underway Since OceanGate Disaster The ship is currently at a depth of 3800 meters on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.