Witnesses anxiously await updates as the search for the missing submersible bound for the Titanic continues. Onboard the vessel named ‘Titan’ are notable individuals including Shahzada Dawood, one of Pakistan’s wealthiest individuals, his son Suleman, billionaire Hamish Harding, Stockton Rush, and renowned French oceanographer Paul-Henry Nargeolet. Concerns arise as their oxygen supplies are running low, with experts fearing that the submersible may be trapped in the depths of the North Atlantic, approximately 12,500 feet (3,810 meters) below the surface.
It is fascinating to discover that the Titanic, resting at a depth more than twice that of the Grand Canyon (6,000 feet) and five times taller than the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building (2,217 feet), is not the deepest shipwreck in existence. MailOnline has unveiled a compelling graphic that sheds light on the vastness of the ocean. The USS Samuel B. Roberts holds the record for being the deepest shipwreck, located an impressive 22,523 feet (6,865 meters) deep in the Philippine Sea. This wreckage delves nearly four times deeper than the colossal Grand Canyon.
Interestingly, the USS Samuel B. Roberts, affectionately known as ‘Sammy B’, was discovered by the intrepid American explorer Victor Vescovo almost a year ago. After decades of mystery surrounding the vessel, Vescovo finally identified it. The ship played a crucial role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II, where the Japanese Navy and US forces fiercely fought over the Philippine island of Leyte. Sadly, the USS Samuel B. Roberts was severely damaged and sank, claiming the lives of 89 individuals. Today, its remains lie at depths far exceeding the Titanic and even surpassed the USS Johnston, which held the title of deepest shipwreck until a year prior.
Another deep-sea discovery lies in the Philippine Sea, where the USS Johnston, a World War II destroyer, was found at a depth of 21,222 feet (6,468 meters). This historic vessel played a vital role in one of the largest naval battles recorded in history. In 2019, experts aboard the Research Vessel, owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, released awe-inspiring footage of the shattered hull resting eerily on the ocean floor.
Notably, the SS Rio Grande previously held the distinction of being the deepest known shipwreck for nearly three decades. Discovered in the mid-Atlantic Ocean in 1996, approximately 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) off the coast of Brazil, remnants from the wreckage continue to wash ashore even today. The SS Rio Grande, once a German World War II vessel, met its demise in 1944 at around 18,904 feet (5,762 meters) when targeted by US fighters.
Comparatively, the SS City of Cairo’s shipwreck lies at a depth of 16,896 feet (5,150 meters) in the mid-Atlantic Ocean, south of St Helena. This vessel, which sank in 1942, carried 136 passengers and an astonishing 100 tons of silver coins. In 2015, Deep Ocean Search (DOS) successfully salvaged the valuable coins commissioned by the UK Government during their mission. These historical artifacts are currently estimated to be worth around £34 million.
It is worth noting that the deepest place on Earth is the Mariana Trench located in the Pacific Ocean, reaching a staggering depth of nearly 36,100 feet (11,000 meters) below the surface. This trench stretches for an impressive 1,580 miles (2,550 kilometers) but has an average width of only 43 miles (69 kilometers). At the trench’s deepest point, known as the Challenger Deep, the distance between the ocean surface and the bottom is nearly 7 miles (11 kilometers). In 2012, acclaimed director James Cameron became the first person to dive solo to the bottom of Challenger Deep, a remarkable feat.
The search for the missing submersible continues, and the world awaits updates on the fate of those aboard the ‘Titan’. In the depths of our vast oceans, extraordinary discoveries await, showcasing the majestic and unfathomable wonders that lie beneath the surface.
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