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.