Titanic - Discovery and Recovery

20th Century History

Titanic - Discovery and Recovery Guide picks

From just five days after its sinking, people have tried to find and to raise the sunken Titanic. Learn about the various attempts of trying to locate and recover the Titanic as well as the people who finally did discover its wreckage in 1985.
Dr. Robert Ballard A biography of Dr. Ballard, the oceanographer who's name has become synonymous with the exploration of the Titanic under the ocean. He also founded the JASON Project and the Institute for Exploration at the Mystic Aquarium. Location of the Titanic A map of the Atlantic Ocean floor, pinpointing the location of the Titanic. RMS Titanic, Inc. FAQ Questions and answers about the company that is legally the sole and exclusive owner of any items recovered from the wreck. Be sure to read the answer to question one to find out why no one else can approach or even photograph the wreckage. Titanic Gallery - The Artifacts Eighteen photos and descriptions of artifacts recovered from the Titanic, two and a half miles under the surface of the ocean. Photos range from a toothpaste lid to an engine room telegraph. Titanic Library - The Discovery Learn about the attempts to salvage the Titanic, from ideas five days after the disaster to the successful discovery in 1985. Titanic Library - Research & Recovery The logistics and technology behind the recovery of artifacts over the past fifteen years is truly fascinating; learn more from these pages.