08/19/2024
As the has now come to a close, we have some final numbers on their achievements - and they are outstanding.
In 20 days, the team ran over 1,500 survey lines and collected over two million images; successfully covering over 200 nautical miles of the wreck site & surrounding debris field, at a depth of 3,800 meters. The data compiled in this massive area includes: 7x9 65 megapixel images, laser scans, magnetometer scans, and sonar scans.
While the imaging is what we all think about seeing first - the 3D models and post-processed sensor data will be like nothing anyone has seen before.
Imagine walking through a full shipwreck exactly as it lies on the seafloor.
Imagine being able to see every inch of the site in such detail, you feel as if you are there; being able to count every rivet, every porthole, every stair in the staircase - anything your heart desires - because it feels like you could actually touch them.
Innovative ideas like this are what keep Troy's passion for and so strong. Sharing the beauty of the ocean's depths, and the stories that lie there, will always be on the forefront of his mind.
The 2024 expedition's success is due to a HUGE team effort from Co-Expedition Leaders Troy Launay & David Gallo, Offshore Manager Pat Bourgeau, the RMS Titanic, Inc. Director of Collections Tomasina Ray, Chief Morale Officer Rory Golden, Director of Underwater Photography Evan Kovacs & rest of the team from Marine Imaging Technologies, the 3D at Depth team, the Nine North team, & the Ocean Floor Geophysics team.
Video below: The final recovery of the expedition - with both ROV's coming to surface together.
Left ROV: UHD-327 (camera-fitted); Right ROV: UHD-326 (sensor-fitted)