The tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, continues to capture imaginations around the world more than a century later. Heralded as “unsinkable,” the majestic liner struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, leading to the heartbreaking loss of over 1,500 passengers and crew.
Yet, amidst the sorrow and countless stories of heroism and loss, one haunting mystery endures: Why were so few bodies recovered from the disaster, despite the immense number of lives lost?
It wasn’t until September 1, 1985—after decades of searching—that a joint American-French expedition finally discovered the Titanic’s resting place. Hidden more than 12,000 feet beneath the frigid Atlantic waters, the wreck lay in eerie silence, preserving secrets that still puzzle historians and researchers to this day.
