New Titanic Expedition Reveals Collapse of Iconic Bow Railing
Researchers document significant decay and rediscover a long-lost statue during the latest mission to the wreck site.
- A 15-foot section of the Titanic's bow railing has collapsed and fallen to the ocean floor.
- The expedition captured over two million high-resolution images and video of the wreck.
- Microbes, seawater, and ocean currents are accelerating the ship's deterioration.
- The Diana of Versailles statue, lost since 1986, was rediscovered during the mission.
- RMS Titanic Inc. emphasizes the urgency of preservation efforts as the wreck continues to decay.