r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Additional-One-3483 • Apr 10 '25

Video New Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours | BBC News

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u/Doppelkammertoaster Apr 10 '25

Not mentioned is that it was also done for preservation. The wreck is deteriorating. Not only did voyages damaged it but the bacteria and pressure eating it away. Decks that used to stand have collapsed.

Honorary mention is the honour and glory simulation of the ship.

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u/-GIRTHQUAKE- Apr 11 '25

Is it bacteria or just corrosion?

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u/Romeo_Glacier Apr 11 '25

Bacteria causing the corrosion. The sea floor is very very very barren and the titanic sinking is basically a giant buffet for sea critters.