Archeological surveys of the wreck site

[Yuri Singleton]

Thanks for the answer David. Thats both fascinating, and a little spooky, about the wooden vessel. Makes you wonder what Titanic would look like had it sank to those depths.

What about metal objects? You mentioned organic things in your reply. Does that answer also cover metal?

Yuri

 

[David Concannon]

Yuri,

It depends on the type of metal. The copper sheathing on the hull was still intact, as were the brass swing arms on the octants we recovered, but the iron nails were eaten away in places. However, the pistols were relatively intact.

 

[Yuri Singleton]

Sorry David, I was inquiring specifically to Titanic on that last question. I wasn't very clear about it though was I.
Do you think the hull of Titanic is any better preserved down below the mudline?

Thanks
Yuri