44 secrets and techniques you by no means knew in regards to the Titanic and the individuals aboard it
- The Titanic sank 111 years in the past, on April 15, 1912.
- The wreck was found over 37 years in the past, on September 1, 1985.
- On June 19, a submersible that takes vacationers to the wreckage went lacking with 5 individuals on board.
The sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912, has captivated individuals for over 100 years. The tales of survivors, the varied explanations as to why it sank, the decades-long search to seek out the wreck, and, in fact, the multi-billion-dollar movie launched in 1997 have all contributed to its enduring place in popular culture.
As expertise has superior, there at the moment are corporations that supply vacationers (who’re prepared to pay hundreds of {dollars}) the prospect to dive 2.4 miles beneath the floor and see the wreck for themselves.
Nevertheless, this comes with substantial danger. On June 19, the US Coast Guard primarily based in Boston informed informed the BBC {that a} submersible with 5 individuals aboard went lacking two hours into their journey to the deep. As of that date, the sub had between 70 to 96 hours of oxygen left. A seek for the craft remains to be underway.
Maintain scrolling to study extra in regards to the Titanic, together with the way it was discovered, what it was like on board, and what secrets and techniques we have discovered from the wreckage.
