Leading oceanographers, scientists, and historians from around the globe will be travelling to the Titanic disaster site this July for RMS Titanic, Inc.’s first voyage there since 2010. Discover five amazing facts about this historic mission that you can only learn here as we take you on a deep dive behind the scenes.
What is the estimated time of arrival at the wreck site?
964 nautical miles and four days will pass from the port at Providence, Rhode Island.
What is the depth of the Titanic wreck site in the Atlantic Ocean?
The location is 12,500 feet below the surface, which is equivalent to the distance of 35 football fields!
When is the only season that Expeditions is able to run?
Summer is the only brief window of opportunity to safely launch and explore the deep ocean because swells can get as high as 22 feet during the colder months.
A chief morale officer: what is it?
The Chief Morale Officer, Rory Golden, is a skilled communicator and problem solver who helps to defuse tense situations.
How long does it take to dive to the surface of the Titanic and back again?
The dive takes two to three hours to complete, including the time it takes to ascend back to the surface.
Lastly, how can you organise your own Titanic adventure?
Join MemberDiscoverTitanic.com, the online community run by RMS Titanic Inc., to have a virtual front row seat to the journey. Along with exclusive excursion offers, you’ll get a tonne of member advantages. For further information, go to Expedition.DiscoverTitanic.com.
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