On This Day September 1 1985 – The American French Expedition Located the Wreckage of the RMS Titanic

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On This Day September 1 1985 – The American French Expedition Located the Wreckage of the RMS Titanic.

On this day September 1 1985, a joint American French expedition led by Dr. Robert Ballard and Jean-Louis Michel made history by locating the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. Resting approximately 12500 feet beneath the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean, the legendary ship was finally found after decades of mystery and fascination.

Using deep sea submersibles and advanced sonar technology, the team discovered the Titanic's remains about 370 miles southeast of Newfoundland. The find captivated...
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