A rediscovery and striking images of the wreck of the Titanic. The latest expedition by the Georgian company RMS Titanic Inc, which owns the rights to the wreck, has been marked by good news such as the rediscovery of the bronze statue 'Diane of Versailles', but also some less good news. The ship's railing has come loose from the wreck. RMS Titanic speaks of a 'bittersweet feeling of preservation and loss' after its discoveries this summer.
The 'Diane of Versailles' statue, which had not been seen since 1986, appears in a clear image released Monday, AP News reported. 'The discovery of the Diana statue was an exciting moment,' said Tomasina Ray, director of collections for the RMS Titanic. Still, she said she was 'saddened by the loss of the iconic bow rail' and 'other evidence of degradation' of the Titanic that sank 112 years ago. The railing made famous by Jack and Rose in James Cameron's film was still standing in 2022, when the last expedition was underway.
The depth at which the wreck lies makes it difficult to preserve. The Titanic is doomed to deteriorate over the years and its 'collapse' would be 'inevitable', according to the society that has made it its mission to preserve its legacy. The crew spent a total of nearly 20 days on site before returning to Rhode Island, United States, on August 9 with more than two million high-resolution photos. They also mapped the site and its debris field using state-of-the-art equipment. The next step is to share them with the scientific community.
