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Titanic: Secrets of the Shipwreck
Episode #102
Scientist and explorer Robert Ballard scours the ocean floor looking for the wreck.
Episode #101
The sinking of the RMS Titanic is one of history’s most famous real-life tragedies, transfixing generations around the world. Our understanding of that fateful night in 1912 transformed when a team of scientists and explorers discovered the wreck in 1985. This documentary uncovers how that needle-in-a-haystack operation succeeded, as told by some of the key players on the expedition.
Episode #101
Season 1 Episode 101 | 46m 37s | CC
A look at how several unsuccessful attempts were made to locate the wreck, including by a salvage treasure hunter. Then, in the 1980’s, Texan oil billionaire Jack Grimm used his money to fund the latest sonar and camera technology to search for the ship.
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