Wednesday 17 May 2023

First full-size digital scan of Titanic

 

The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic, which lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic, has been created using deep-sea mapping.

It provides a unique 3D view of the entire ship, enabling it to be seen as if the water has been drained away.


Titanic: First ever full-sized scans reveal wreck as never seen before - BBC News


The scan captures the wreck in its entirety, revealing a complete view of the Titanic. It lies in two parts, with the bow and the stern separated by about 800m (2,600ft). A huge debris field surrounds the broken vessel.


The front of the ship is recognisable and reasonably intact. 


Titanic 3D Scan front of ship


Titanic 3D Scan Bow Section

Titanic 3D Scan Bow Section and Bridge

Titanic 3D Scan Boat Deck
The large hole to right is the location of the Grand Staircase

The stern section is a chaotic mess of metal. This results from the art of the section collapsing as it corkscrewed into the sea floor.

Titanic 3D Scan Stern Section

Titanic 3D Scan Stern Section

Titanic 3D Scan Stern Section and Propeller