The Titanic shipwreck and its artifacts, which are under the exclusive salvage rights of RMS Titanic Inc., have been the subject of a recent legal filing in federal court. In this filing, the company submitted a map of the seabed surrounding the wreck. This map, compiled from sonar images annotated by experts, provides valuable insights into the proximity of the Titan submersible to its intended destination before it met its tragic demise.
The Titanic’s bow section, a notable feature of the wreck, is clearly visible in the seabed map. Over the years, deep explorers have discovered that the prow and forward railings are still intact, standing upright and remarkably well-preserved in the darkness of the deep sea.
Brian A. Wainger, the lawyer for RMS Titanic Inc., stated in an interview that the seabed map is based on various private and public sources available to the company. He also mentioned that both the United States Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been informed about the map, without expressing any concerns regarding its accuracy. Wainger emphasized the reliability of the data presented in the map.
Furthermore, it was revealed that the Marine Board of Investigation, which is part of the Coast Guard’s efforts to investigate the Titanic disaster, will conclude its detective work in the next 12 to 18 months. A public hearing will then take place, where witnesses will provide sworn testimony.
The story of the Titanic is widely known. After colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage in 1912, the luxurious liner broke into two pieces and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic, more than two miles below the surface.
RMS Titanic Inc. was granted salvage rights to the Titanic wreck by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1994. As the designated salvor, the company operates under the oversight of the court, which has a long history of monitoring shipwreck recovery cases. In addition to salvage operations, the company utilizes its expertise to organize touring exhibitions featuring Titanic artifacts.
The seabed map filed by the company displays a dotted circle labeled as the “Titan Debris Field,” located on the starboard side of the intact bow section of the Titanic. However, the map does not provide specific details about the field’s size, other than noting its approximate location. According to the Coast Guard, the debris field is situated approximately 1,600 feet away from the bow of the Titanic.
Jessica Sanders, the president of RMS Titanic, clarified that the inclusion of the seabed map in the legal filing was to comply with the company’s obligation to keep the court informed about their activities. This map demonstrates their collaboration with the Titan investigation in the aftermath of the submersible’s disappearance. Sanders highlighted that the map was partly developed by Paul-Henri Nargeolet, an employee of RMS Titanic who sadly lost his life in the Titan disaster. A memorial service for Nargeolet will be held in Paris.
According to Rob McCallum, the founder of EYOS Expeditions, who has led multiple expeditions to the Titanic wreckage, the seabed map does not reveal any unexpected features or clues. He stated that the wreckage of the Titan submersible is in its expected location.
Overall, the submission of the seabed map provides valuable insights into the Titanic wreck and its surrounding seabed. The map’s accuracy, based on reliable data sources, assists in further understanding the Titanic’s final moments and aids ongoing investigations into this historic and tragic event.
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