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Americans and French Find the Titanic

New undersea robots pinpoint the wreck; discoverers want her to remain unmolested

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Science reports the discovery of the RMS Titanic’s wreck on September 1, 1985, a feat achieved through the collaborative efforts of American and French research teams using advanced undersea robotic technology. Led by Robert Ballard, the team utilized the Argo, a robot vehicle equipped with high-resolution cameras and sonar, to locate the wreck 73 years after its sinking. The article discusses early proposals to designate the site as a maritime memorial.

by Constance Holden
Key Points

  • RMS Titanic was located 73 years after its sinking, 13,000 feet below the North Atlantic.
  • The Argo robot vehicle, developed at Woods Hole, played a critical role in the discovery.
  • International Collaboration paved the way for the find.
  • Proposals have been made to designate the Titanic as a maritime memorial to prevent artefact exploitation.
  • The discovery will spur technological advances and raise questions about international agreements for underwater preservation.

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