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The Titanic Expeditions: Diving to the Queen of the Deep: 1985–2021
The most complete (to date) overview of all the important expeditions to the wreck of Titanic from 1985 to 2021
The remains of the world’s most famous passenger liner, RMS Titanic , were discovered off the coast of Newfoundland in 1985, seventy-three years after it sank; since then there have been numerous deep-water expeditions to the wreck site. Yet, not much has been revealed about the details of these operations – until now. Here, Eugene Nesmeyanov recounts all the major Titanic expeditions since 1985, taking us on a journey alongside the scientists, cinematographers and other specialists who have visited the legendary wreck 21/2 miles below the surface of the North Atlantic.
Presenting a thorough analysis of the sophisticated technical equipment, along with historical, biological and other scientific findings, and rare material from official archives and private collections, this new paperback edition also includes recent events, including the dives planned for 2021, and now includes an index for the first time.
The remains of the world’s most famous passenger liner, RMS Titanic , were discovered off the coast of Newfoundland in 1985, seventy-three years after it sank; since then there have been numerous deep-water expeditions to the wreck site. Yet, not much has been revealed about the details of these operations – until now. Here, Eugene Nesmeyanov recounts all the major Titanic expeditions since 1985, taking us on a journey alongside the scientists, cinematographers and other specialists who have visited the legendary wreck 21/2 miles below the surface of the North Atlantic.
Presenting a thorough analysis of the sophisticated technical equipment, along with historical, biological and other scientific findings, and rare material from official archives and private collections, this new paperback edition also includes recent events, including the dives planned for 2021, and now includes an index for the first time.
324 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2022
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June 22, 2023
I started reading this over a week ago before this became the biggest story in the world for the last few days. A very good and exceptionally detailed read documenting all the dives to The Titanic and their many discoveries and salvage operations ect. Any book that often refers to On A Sea Of Glass has my approval and it’s clear that this is not a book done for commercialities sake but is a very nuanced and in depth appraisal of these expeditions and what came from them which I very much enjoyed.
Some expeditions are certainly more interesting than others, some of the salvage operations in the late 80’s and 90’s do kinda blur into one besides the raising of “The Big Piece” but this is the definitive book on the wreck. All of Ballard expeditions and the 2010 expedition in particular were full of great nuggets of information and were just a great story in and of themselves. The story of the discovery is itself legendary and no less thrilling having heard in many times before.
Some of the legal wrangling of each expedition in regards to salvaging and who would work with who or blamed who for damage to the crows nest ect did become a little too much but I understand the requirement to be thorough. A few of the specs more the different subs were perhaps lost on me occasionally but that’s ok. I enjoyed learning about the Rusticles and what they were comprised of as well as little stories. My favourite being when an ROV stopped working on the starboard first lass vestibule on a James Cameron dive bumping into the ceiling and having to be revised by its twin a couple of days later.
Desperately sad to reach sections about Ocean Gate’s Titan formerly Cyclops 2 near the end complete with a quote from P H Nargeolet about his confidence in their safety. A great and informative read if a little tinged with sadness.
Some expeditions are certainly more interesting than others, some of the salvage operations in the late 80’s and 90’s do kinda blur into one besides the raising of “The Big Piece” but this is the definitive book on the wreck. All of Ballard expeditions and the 2010 expedition in particular were full of great nuggets of information and were just a great story in and of themselves. The story of the discovery is itself legendary and no less thrilling having heard in many times before.
Some of the legal wrangling of each expedition in regards to salvaging and who would work with who or blamed who for damage to the crows nest ect did become a little too much but I understand the requirement to be thorough. A few of the specs more the different subs were perhaps lost on me occasionally but that’s ok. I enjoyed learning about the Rusticles and what they were comprised of as well as little stories. My favourite being when an ROV stopped working on the starboard first lass vestibule on a James Cameron dive bumping into the ceiling and having to be revised by its twin a couple of days later.
Desperately sad to reach sections about Ocean Gate’s Titan formerly Cyclops 2 near the end complete with a quote from P H Nargeolet about his confidence in their safety. A great and informative read if a little tinged with sadness.
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