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Titanic Expedition Uncovers Long-Lost Diana Statue Amid Accelerating Decay

The latest dive to the Titanic wreck reveals the rediscovery of a bronze statue and significant structural deterioration.

  • Researchers found the 'Diana of Versailles' statue in the final hours of their 20-day expedition.
  • The statue was last seen in 1986 and originally stood in the Titanic's first-class lounge.
  • A 15-foot section of the bow railing, iconic from the 1997 film, has broken off and fallen to the seafloor.
  • Over two million high-resolution images were captured to document the wreck's condition.
  • The expedition underscores the urgency of preserving the Titanic's remaining artifacts.
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