How the wreck of the Titanic was found! Reupload

In this video we take a look at how the wreck of the RMS Titanic was found.
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[@Corellian_Smuggler]

I can't imagine anything more terrifying than being in absolute darkness and suddenly discovering a colossal wall that is the titanic. Absolute nightmare fuel..

[@Justinian43]

yeah it is, I had the same thought, scary but then fascinating and haunting at the same time

[@heatherqualy9143]

Thank you ! Everyone said “amazing”, I have always thought “terrifying”! Fascinating, hard to look away, but it also scares the bejeebers out of me if I think about it too long,

[@L3GHO5T]

But Why? it’s a slab of steel on the seabed. It’s a century old mass grave actually resting in peace, un disturbed for it’s last moment’s of eternity. To be pillaged and plundered. It’s sad not nightmare fuel

[@jrviade85]

AF

[@williamfrederick5058]

It really is. I always thought the same thing about the Edmund Fitzgerald.

[@garrettrainbolt1344]

Imagine how surreal that must've felt for Ballard and his team. To lay eyes on the most grand ship of the early 1900s, after over 70 years.

[@jackson5116]

his crew gave interviews when it happened, you could tell the elation they had. Once they pinpointed it, now suddenly people could return and salvage parts of it.

[@CardSearcher911]

@@jackson5116 it's also why he never publicly released the location of Battleship Bismarck. He viewed the locations as graveyards and salvaging them would qualify as grave robbing.

[@alanmctavish4802]

@jackson and ballard and his team scannend the sea bed a few times looking for it. But nothing. And a wonder if he was far away from it or even just 30 yards from it but the darkness kept it well hidden or even closer. Then he started seeing the debris from the ship and he knew he was near it, imagine just out the blue the huge long ship just coming out of the dark and we have no idea what thats like as we just see photos of it old and new. And it still looks huge in a photo, so to see it up close it would be bigger than we think. The stern at least 400 feet long and most of it about 130 feet high, thats in 1985. But now with decks collapsing it might be about 80 to 90 feet high but its still big. When i saw the huge hole where the grandstaircase was and the view jim cameron had over it and looking down it i thought my that looks a huge ship? And that was in 2001 it was amazing to see the view jim had on this huge hole and seeing alot of the decks as he went down the hole and looked around that area, its the best i have ever seen of the wreck. Jim showed how big the ship still was as that huge hole allowed him to see so much at the top down to the 3rd deck i thinck, as i thinck it was to dangerous to go down further from that height and angle. But pure amazing, the decks looked well roughed up but i thought you could still walk on them easy. But maybe not now, that was 22 years ago. Alot has changend. Some decks have collapsed as in B and C decks into each other mostly, as there so long bits havent fallen but will in years to come.

[@rss2105]

His partner in the expedition, Jean-Lois Michel, who did a previous search, missed the ship by 900 feet.

[@tommywilson5449]

Imagine how he looked when he found that out

[@paulanthony5274]

Yes,I thought this would have been pointed out. I really like these videos he's very good but so much of the Area had already been searched,Balard went in an area which hadn't been looked at because of the out coordinates of the ship. Balard was greatly helped by this,not that there's anything wrong with that,I have a book where he mentions this himself,I just thought the French expedition earlier would have been pointed out.

[@crapgame7726]

Yeah, his primary goal was for the french to find the wreck and for him to document/film it while he was searching for and documenting the Tresher and the Scorpion.

[@ajgreen868]

So wouldn’t she have found debris? So she missed the debris field by 900 feet

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

A missed it by this 🤏 much joke. Poor guy

[@SolarDNA]

Big respect for the submarine ascent recreation. If nothing else it shows how much heart you put into these videos. You deserve lots of credit for that.

[@gatsu8634]

It was epic, really captures the imagination.

[@SlumberBear2k]

lol

[@savannahmarie8254]

No frl he puts so much into these ans I love that I know this was 2yrs ago for you but I'm hyperfixated and he is my favorite ship teller

[@rickyhurtado]

So wild that at one point for nearly 70 years they just accepted that they’d likely never see it again.

[@Vingul]

Wilder that we now take it for granted that we can see it, to be honest ;)

[@seanhuds229]

Fascinating its because of you I have developed a fascination with ship wrecks and their causes.

[@E_MoneyBags]

For real i told myself the same thing lol

[@seanhuds229]

@Connor Cohan its really grim and I can't imagine how terrifying it must have been to know you were going down for the final count, but at the same time it is so very interesting to learn from history and the mistakes of our past.

[@Jayy9090]

I’m a new subscriber after the OceanGate incident - I like how you tried to recreate the scene with the flashlight and model toward the end. I think most people would’ve said “I couldn’t find any footage” and leave it that. You used your creativity and tried to give us some sort of representation. I admire your passion!

[@savannahmarie8254]

This cause same and I love the effort we get in every video. I am hyperfixated so hard on his videos like yeah the ships but I only want to watch it from him idk why

[@wolframflorian]

Only 10 years after Titanic has been found, the Wreckage was shot for the movie by James Cameron. It’s incredible when you think about it.

[@wolframflorian]

@@renegadeexpress1983 He shot the footage, that was used in the film 1995. The movie came out 1997.

[@SlumberBear2k]

it's crazy how 1985 to 1995 feels like a longer distance of time than between 2013 and 2023

[@wolframflorian]

@@SlumberBear2k That's because we lost 2 to 3 years during the pandemic...

[@jtr0625]

​@@SlumberBear2kThere is a theory that one year is a big portion of a child's life, but a much smaller percentage of an adults life. This contributes to the feeling that time passes by much quicker as you get older. It makes sense that 85-95 felt like a much longer period of time. I have similar feelings too.

[@jeperstone]

I was 16 when the Titanic was discovered and it was so exciting. People today take it for granted but at the time it was common belief that she was lost forever and would never be found so to discover her was a thing of wonder

[@jehb8945]

Actually the reason why they left the bottom early on their first attempt during the 86 expedition was because of a leak in the submersible Alvin's batteries Ballard pushed his luck just long enough where he could get a glimpse at the hull Ballard described the numerous portholes as sightless eyes

[@SchuminWeb]

Came here to say this. The Alvin was having technical difficulties on the first dive of the 1986 expedition, and so they had to leave before the batteries were destroyed, which, if that happened, would have spelled the end of the expedition.

[@TheGarfieldDude]

No Thats WRONG Thay Didint Have Enoff Time To Exsplore The Ship Thats Fact. >:3

[@SchuminWeb]

@@TheGarfieldDude You are correct. They didn't have enough time to explore the ship on their first dive, because of a technical problem with the batteries which, if not addressed quickly, would have destroyed the batteries and meant no more dives for the entirety of the expedition. The problem was rectified that night, and they had no further issues with the sub's batteries.

[@feralhawg867]

“Sightless eyes” I don’t know why, but that gives me shivers…

[@Oakleaf700]

@@feralhawg867 Agreed, it's an expression that pertains to 'Death'.. The death of a once great Ship, and the majority of passengers {especially the Crew and steerage passengers that went down with her.

[@tjhorsegirl]

They found the ship at 2:20 AM. Talk about goosebumps!

[@proudconservative2158]

Did they really ?

[@barbalato5]

2am they passed over the boiler... "She sinks in 20 minutes" was what was muttered in the control room

[@noahtheguy1828]

The debris began appearing on Argo’s screen at 12:48am, and they found the main part of the wreck around 2am

[@barktwid7057]

I remember when the Titanic was found. We learnt about it in school and how it was never found. Then a few weeks later, bam, it was found. I was in grade 3. Awesome channel. Keep it up as it's very enjoyable an informative.

[@squeguinquack2570]

And how old are you now, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I was 24 when it was found. I remember it quite well…it was Labor Day weekend (9-1-85).

[@amymelton4782]

I wish we had the technology back then to be able to find the ship. Imagine the pictures of the wreck right after the ship sank. That would have been amazing to see.

[@allendracabal0819]

I know it's not the same thing, but you can find and watch underwater videos exploring the wreck of the Costa Concordia. Quite interesting.

[@NothIng-bd9ci]

​@@allendracabal0819the most eery pictures of Costa Concordia were when she was straightened up an you could see the exact line of dry parts and the parts which had been under water. Such a contrast!

[@alexr4208]

I still have my National Geographic issue that was put out after they found the ship. All the photos were eerie. There was one of a mannequin that was creepy. :)

[@andrewmoore7586]

Your ingenuity in making this video as ‘Telling’ as possible for a diverse viewership is seriously laudable! In addition to that, your excitement in telling the Finding of the RMS Titanic comes through for us all ~ KUDOS on a Masterful Video, all accomplished with minimal resources..!!!🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@jordanrattanavong2655]

Anyone else here after the ocean gate tragedy? I’ve become fascinated with this topic.

[@lukzombi8413]

To be more precise: Tresher and Scorpion wrecks were found in 1964 and 68. Ballard was ordered to make maps and documentation of wrecksites.

[@Akira2805]

It's like a ghost manifesting itself out of nowhere. Scary in all aspects.

[@ItsTheMunz]

Imagine stumbling upon this beauty 70+ years after the last time she was spotted. What a feeling that must’ve been.

[@jaydouglas2945]

She would’ve been in such better shape too 😢

[@tigerfist5120]

She? What woman would wana be called titanic?

[@HeathBlythe]

@@tigerfist5120 A woman you love very much, whom has a great and enduring soul.

[@WingsBanquet]

@@tigerfist5120all boats are called She.

[@ryanmarek123]

I like the experiment of recreating how it was found!

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

Being on Titanic as she went down, or being on board a submarine that imploded. I can't imagine either.

[@stevennorris7181]

At least the submarine would have been a quick death

[@TV-ly3dp]

@@stevennorris7181 true

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

@@stevennorris7181 well, there are the intense minutes leading up to the implosion on a sub, just like people stuck in the stern of Titanic.

[@knoxklay11]

A sub imploding would be a quick death at least

[@jrsthesedays925]

Funny how you mention submarine imploding 😂

[@VanessaKittredge]

This is incredible and you’re so good at what you do! Thanks for bringing this to life for us.

[@georgeduncan1165]

I think I

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[@tycobrenton4792]

Awesome video dude! Really appreciate the little flashlight and titanic model bit. Fantastic demonstration.

[@sacredmoon4239]

I love your channel so much. It's calming and informative. You are a blessing and I hope you know how much we appreciate this.

[@anneichenberger4970]

I admire your ability to present this information so clearly and succinctly. Thank you!

[@ChillSlots]

Great video pal I’ve loved watching these last few days. Really extensive knowledge in titanic and really enjoy watching. Thanks!

[@caseybanter5751]

That was a fun recreation you did at the end.. we appreciate it!

[@sallykohorst8803]

110 years ago and it still fills me up alot of emotion. Thanks for having your channel. And love your live chats and to see Rosy! I have loved it since 1994.

[@Justinian43]

Thank you for the recreation of the discovery at 10:21, it was an awesome moment getting that perspective of the discovery

[@chrisjenkinson7059]

Well done. It was great listening to this dramatic story told in a clear and concise manner. Keep up the good work.

[@DamonNomad82]

Loved the re-creation of the underwater robot's first view of the Titanic! If/when you have a chance, I think it would be amazing if you did a video about the sinking of the Empress of Ireland a couple of years after the Titanic sank.

[@blast4898]

Man I just gotta say thanks for making these videos, your knowledge on the subject and presentation are absolutely top notch. I find myself fascinated with the material no matter what ship and event you talk about. I ask you to please continue and if possible expand to other historical tragedies/events especially of more ships. Ya definitely got my subscription and I look forward to more. Your way of teaching/explaining is just amazing!

[@diogopeixoto586]

this is the first of your videos I come across! great content, thank you so much for this interesting video

[@MissSA75]

You did an excellent job re-creating the Titanic's initial glimpse in your film. From London 🇬🇧

[@stevensheath8992]

Love, love, love your Titanic videos.

[@TrangPakbaby]

Ur recreation was brilliant. Exactly how I pictured it based on ur description 😊

[@MsMak03]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@jb90467]

that was super interesting thanks can tell you're passionate about this stuff, love to see it

[@Metroidhandler]

Honestly the recreation at the end was well done 👍

[@AC-gu7rg]

Thanks for the video !

[@user-vf4dm1cy7q]

Loveeeed the recreation!!!

[@QuantumParadox]

Sam, keep up the great work. I really love your videos and the work you did, including the little model experiment you did with the flash light. You and the History Guy make some interesting content.

[@tomtheyank1]

Thinking NG had a documentary on the moment that mark balard found titanic. . Rejoicing at first.. then followed by the sadness of that tragedy weighs heavy on your soul... being that that very spot all those people died there...

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

His name is Robert Ballard. Yep, they were jubilant at first, then remembered how many people had died there, and the mood was more somber. I think at 2:20 am, they had a little memorial service on board their ship. The date was Sept. 1, 1985 that she was found. (Jan Griffiths).

[@DamonNomad82]

I actually found out about the existence of the Titanic by reading the article about Ballard's discovery of the wreck in the September 1985 issue of the National Geographic magazine. I have been fascinated by lost ocean liners ever since.

[@darozuma9117]

I loved your recreation! Very imaginative

[@mangoesfly1594]

What is it that makes the Titanic wreckage so alluring? I cant stop watching these videos.

[@MrAcer4]

the souls of the dead asking not to be forgotten

[@Rose19127]

​@@MrAcer4I think about the 1,500 souls and the Titanic when I hear the song " Nearer to My God to Thee"

[@xx_aardvark_gaming_xxaardv3386]

I don’t remember seeing this video? Have to watch it now

[@Nethanel773]

Thanks for putting this up.

[@Lisamisamoo]

recreating the sub ascent like you just did gave me an adrenaline rush. thank you for that!

[@jeannezuehlke6934]

Great video and great recreation!

[@nickkrasny1562]

I loved that little recreation what a fun thing to add in for us!

[@rob9014]

Thank you for that reenactment! I have ofen wandered what they saw. Always enjoyed your videos

[@chrissybayby1591]

Excellent video and recreation. I will always remember the moment TITANIC was rediscovered..

[@DaDrillSergeant]

This was SOO FRIGGIN AWESOME AND INFORMATIVE BRO

[@ML-dl1cp]

great vid and I liked the recreation!

[@donnaganey6430]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@Cowboys-bm4wh]

Thanks for the very interesting videos. Please keep the videos coming.⚓️

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

I really love your passion for the Titanic! I've watched all your videos! I have also been obsessed since I was 5 or 6 years old.

[@barblocke4120]

Recently found your videos. Love them.

[@splinter2804]

Thank u for doin these videos

[@randyw.233]

Great video and explanation! Thank you!

[@kamrongrant]

Absolutely binging through these reuploads tonight! Keep 'em coming lol Ps Robert Ballard deserves his own episode! Not just Titanic of course but all of his great works!

[@DamonNomad82]

He found the wreck of the Bismarck too, IIRC.

[@user-dq2bx2wx1n]

Wow this video was amazing, new sub.

[@reddingmalik]

Whew your videos are so darn good!

[@olliemac32]

This is really good content. Great work 👍

[@paigepeterson5345]

Great very informative video! Thanks for sharing all this information!

[@amischair1906]

I was 13 years old when Ballard found the Titanic. I’ve been captivated by it ever since.

[@pumpkensdiapers1417]

Absolutely loved the mini 1985 discovery re-enactment! Awesome sauce! 👏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻

[@RobLate]

Loved this, good work 🙌🏻

[@RyDawg084]

I like the little flashlight reenactment. And the history lesson!. Thanks

[@waynepickersgill5041]

Very good illustration, I think ur spot on!

[@aliinlondon]

Aww, that was a fun little recreation :)

[@mylinda2022]

So cool! Makes me appreciate what I saw at the museum in Branson even more

[@Rose19127]

I'm fastened about the Titanic since the movie came out in 1997 !! I'm a new subscriber !!

[@robertfan332]

Awesome video. I had no idea about any of problems they had in finding the Titanic and it was explained very well here.

[@nodazeoff6545]

Beautiful video mate 👏🏻

[@steve660917]

Brilliant mate thanks for this 👍

[@mijailaronalvarezcerrillo21]

thanks for the video man

[@patriotforlife6592]

Your videos never disappoint my friend

[@MrMaken83]

very excellent description of the subject...applaud

[@peacearena]

I found your channel about a week ago and have watched quite a few vids. If this KZbin thing ever falls apart (hopefully not!), you should think about becoming a teacher. You have a way of explaining things clearly, and using repetition without being insulting or annoying, that helps people learn while enjoying the process. And passion and creativity like yours are vital characteristics of teachers.

[@Stillreal312]

Whoa! I got goosebumps with your recreation

[@GranJRod]

Great job on the presentation. Really informative. Also led to a great drinking game. Every time the model Titanic was brought up in the video, I took a shot

[@lochlanmuir2291]

It’s about time u reach 100k subs

[@syedmammar1]

Great content!

[@creatrixZBD]

I concur 👍🏼

[@kamesha283]

this video was amazing thank you

[@georgeprice5368]

Loved this video bud

[@bobbydigital8243]

awesome video bro

[@AZdude]

So interesting! You sir earned a subscriber

[@jrviade85]

beautiful recreation!! and amazing content!! thank you!! I always find it amazing and scary as well how we are here living in the big cities coming and going in our daily routines and somewhere far away deep in the ocean the Titanic is sitting there being a vulnerable victim of its surroundings and the passing of time until one day the last piece of this Legendary ship will disappear.. a long with us

[@arrowintheknee9956]

Thank you, great video!

[@BankstonT]

The re-creation was a nice touch lol thanks

[@anthonylowder6687]

Actually Bob Ballard has no idea that the Titanic had broken in two until after he found the wreck. From all the evidence that was known at the time it was assumed that the wreck would be intact so when he went to find the debris he was expecting to find things like ripped off boat davits, ventilation cowl, etc. small debris. So he was shocked when it was realized that the Titanic was ripped into several sections and in his book he presented his own theory on how the ship broke up.

[@ocgmercury]

I watched an interview where he said he was struggling to find it, so he began operating under the assumption it split in two, because one survivor testified that they saw it snap in half, and with that in mind, in combination with his hunt for the nuclear subs, he decided to look fir a debris field.

[@oneballwizard406]

Witnesses saw it snap in half

[@IntricateUniverse25]

I thought there were accounts of survivors saying it split in half

[@Super-J10]

Great video !

[@jen-a-purr]

You are amazing. I could listen all day.

[@MrRamone_CBGB]

Great Video

[@washingtongarcia9659]

Excellent video

[@cannonxz]

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[@Electriceye1984bySam]

Thanks Sam!👍🏻

[@kilsya1392]

I loved the visual recreation at the end, being a person who likes to put myself in someone's perspective as much as I can- those types of things really help me try and imagine the wonder and awe he mightve felt looking at those ghostly, suspended ruins for the first time. I'd love to see more incorporated into future videos! Keep up the amazing work I just found your channel and I cannot stop watching!

[@ryangiffel2136]

I love your videos!

[@bobsnel]

Nicely done.