Uncover the Secrets of the Titanic

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First full-sized digital scan of Titanic provides unique 3D view of the entire ship

The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has been created using deep-sea mapping technology.
The scan provides a unique 3D view of the entire ship, enabling it to be seen as if the water has been drained away.
The scan was carried out in summer 2022 by Magellan Ltd, a deep-sea mapping company, and Atlantic Productions, who are making a documentary about the project.
Submersibles, remotely controlled by a team on board a specialist ship, spent over 200 hours surveying the length and breadth of the wreck.
They took over 700,000 images from every angle, creating an exact 3D reconstruction.
The Titanic lies in two parts, with the bow and the stern separated by about 800m (2, 600ft), and a huge debris field surrounds the broken vessel.
The scan shows both the scale of the ship, as well as some minute details, such as the serial number on one of the propellers.
The hope is that the scan could reveal more about what happened on the night the Titanic sank in 1912, shedding new light on the liner's fate.
The sea is taking its toll on the wreck, and parts of it are disintegrating due to microbes eating away at it.
Historians are well aware that time is running out to fully understand the maritime disaster.
The scan now freezes the wreck in time, allowing experts to pore over every tiny detail and potentially uncover new insights.
The hope is that the Titanic may yet give up its secrets, and the scan is one of the first major steps towards evidence-based research, rather than speculation.

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Unlock the Secrets of the Titanic with our Quiz on the First Full-Sized Digital Scan! Discover fascinating details about the famous ship, its passengers, and its tragic fate. Test your knowledge of the Titanic's history and learn more about the groundbreaking 3D reconstruction. Dive into the depths of this historic event and see if you can uncover new insights into the mystery surrounding the Titanic's sinking. Take our quiz now and become an expert on one of the most infamous maritime disasters of all time!