However, a recent expedition has shown how gradual deterioration has left a sizable portion of the railing on the ocean floor.
This summer, after a series of dives by underwater robots, the railing that Jack and Rose immortalized in the iconic movie scene—lost its railing. The photos they took demonstrate the wreck’s deterioration after spending over a century underwater.
1,500 people perished when the ship struck an iceberg in April 1912 and sunk.
When you think of the shipwreck, your mind automatically goes to the iconic bow of the Titanic, which has been featured in numerous pop culture moments. Furthermore, it no longer appears that way, according to Tomasina Ray, head of collections at Titanic Inc., the organization that oversaw the trip.
It serves as yet another illustration of the daily degradation that takes place. Frequently asked questions include “How long is Titanic going to be there?” Even though we’re viewing it live, we simply don’t know.
