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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Science
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New truths revealed in 3D model of Titanic
(NewsNation) — Scientists have built a 3D replica of the Titanic that reveals new details of the ship's final moments. A new National Geographic documentary, 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection,' highlights scientists analyzing the 3D model and their discovery of an open steam valve. Creative director Anthony Geffen joined 'NewsNation' on Friday and said the steam valve's discovery proves the ship's engineers worked to ensure power was still on and that SOS signals went out as passengers fled the sinking ship. Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes The new research also showed that when the ship collided with the iceberg, it was torn into pieces, causing parts of the vessel to implode. Some survivors have described hearing warnings about ice in the area while on the ship and the suddenness of the impact when the ship hit the iceberg. The documentary showed the fatal collision between the Titanic and the iceberg that caused the ship's descent into the ocean took just 6.3 seconds. Some have claimed the Titanic never sank because it was switched out by its sister ship, the Olympic. Colombia's capital ends drought-related water rationing. Its case is a warning to other cities Maritime historians have said it would be impossible for the two ships to have been switched before the Titanic's departure because both ships had a distinct identification number that could be found on many of the ship's parts. The engineers on the Titanic were tasked with keeping the ship's engines, generators and other mechanical equipment running. Even as the ship was sinking, the engineers remained at their posts to ensure power stayed on. 'They saved hundreds of lives,' Geffen said. 'That to me is extraordinary, and that's the truth behind the Titanic I didn't know.' Geffen said continued fascination with the Titanic is due to so many elements of the disaster that weren't uncovered in James Cameron's 1997 film — like the discoveries revealed by the 3D model — and because it's from a time period so many people romanticize. 'It's locked in that time, and it will never not be,' Geffen said. 'This work will immortalize it, and people are going to want more, not less.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Unlocking The Legacy Of The Titanic With A Digital Twin
The bow of the Titanic Digital Twin, seen from above at forward starboard side. The sinking of the Titanic – one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history – has captured the world's imagination for over a century. The wreck, resting nearly 12,000 feet beneath the ocean's surface, has long been a site of scientific inquiry and exploration. Yet, despite numerous expeditions, our understanding of the Titanic has always been constrained by the wreck's vast and deteriorating remains, submerged in the deep, murky waters. That is, until now. Titanic: The Digital Resurrection, is a groundbreaking National Geographic documentary that brings the Titanic's wreckage to life through cutting-edge technology, allowing us to witness history as never before. The documentary, which premiers April 11, 2025 on National Geographic, unveils the first-ever fully immersive digital twin of the Titanic – a highly detailed, 3D scan so precise it reveals the ship's wreckage down to the millimeter. This digital twin, created using the latest in scanning and CGI technology, offers the public and scientists alike the unprecedented ability to explore the ship's deteriorating remains virtually, providing a glimpse into its present state that was previously impossible. I had the privilege of sitting down with Titanic: The Digital Resurrection producer Anthony Geffen and technical advisor Parks Stephenson to discuss the innovative technology behind this digital resurrection. Together, they shed light on the immense value of creating this digital replica and the significant benefits it brings to the fields of preservation, research and public engagement with one of history's most enduring maritime stories. Creating the Titanic's digital twin was no small feat. The project utilized the most advanced scanning technology to capture the wreckage with extraordinary precision. As Geffen explained, "The scan was the biggest underwater scan ever carried out with new technology that allows us to go down to a bolt in reality. The quality is extraordinary.' This scan, carried out at a depth of 12,000 feet, was an unprecedented operation in underwater exploration. The level of detail captured is so refined that it allows viewers to explore the Titanic's current state in a way that previous expeditions never could. Parks Stephenson, a longtime Titanic expert, shared how the scan's high resolution opened up new possibilities for understanding the wreck. "When I saw the first renders of this scan, I was blown away because as much as I studied Titanic, I had never seen it like this before," he noted. "For the first time, I was looking at the Titanic correctly in a large scale, and I knew it wasn't false." The sheer scale of the technology used in the project is awe-inspiring. The digital twin was displayed on one of the largest virtual stages ever created, with over 100 LCD panels seamlessly clamped together to form a display that is 23 meters wide by 8 meters tall. This immersive setup allowed Stephenson and other experts to virtually walk the decks of the ship and explore areas that had been inaccessible to previous dives, offering a new perspective on the Titanic's wreckage and structure. Beyond its visual spectacle, the digital twin represents a critical advancement in the preservation of the Titanic. As Geffen explained, the Titanic wreck is rapidly deteriorating. "We now have a one-to-one digital scan representation forever," he said. "The Titanic is deteriorating, and this scan ensures that we have an accurate, high-resolution record of the ship as it stands in 2022." The implications for preservation are immense. For the first time, scientists have a stable, comprehensive baseline of the wreck to compare against future studies. Prior to this scan, efforts to reconstruct the wreckage were based on fragmented images from various expeditions, with much of the analysis left to human interpretation. This new digital record, driven entirely by data, eliminates bias and provides an unfiltered view of the ship, creating a firm foundation for future research and preservation efforts. The digital twin also opens up new possibilities for deep-sea exploration. As Stephenson pointed out, the wreck is continuing to collapse, revealing new areas that could be explored for the first time. "This scan showed areas of collapse that had not been seen before," he explained. "Sometimes, collapse opens up new avenues of penetration into the wreck, and we may be able to explore sections like the stern for the first time ever." This digital model will help refine future expeditions to the Titanic, allowing researchers to pinpoint specific areas of interest and plan their dives with greater precision. "This technology is going to allow very targeted operations in future expeditions," said Geffen. "In the future, researchers will be able to go down with exact plans in mind, making each dive more efficient and focused." One of the most exciting aspects of the digital twin is its potential to engage the public. While only scientists and experts could access the wreckage in the past, this new technology opens the door for anyone to explore the Titanic. Geffen revealed that the digital twin will be part of future location-based experiences, allowing people to dive the Titanic virtually and explore its depths through immersive VR technology. "This is not just for television," he said. "In the future, families will be able to dive the Titanic together in a safe, controlled environment." The use of VR technology to allow the public to experience the Titanic in a deeply personal and immersive way is perhaps the most compelling aspect of this project. As Geffen noted, 'Titanic has been brought to life for a whole generation through the James Cameron film, but this digital twin will let the next generation engage with the wreck in a way we could only dream of.' The technology behind Titanic: The Digital Resurrection has enabled us to do what was once unimaginable: walk the decks of the Titanic wreck as if we were there, study its decay in unprecedented detail and preserve its legacy for future generations. As Geffen and Stephenson discussed, this digital record will have lasting value, offering new insights into the Titanic and revolutionizing the way we study and preserve maritime history. What started as a fascination with deep-sea exploration has now become a doorway for scientific discovery and public engagement with the Titanic's enduring legacy.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner's final moments
Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A new documentary reveals the incredible results of a project to create 3D underwater scans of the doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank 113 years ago. 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' tells the story of how deep-sea mapping company Magellan created 'the most precise model of the Titanic ever created: a full-scale, 1:1 digital twin, accurate down to the rivet,' according to a statement from National Geographic, published Tuesday. When Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912, she was the largest passenger ship in service and considered unsinkable. Just four days later, Titanic's maiden voyage became an international tragedy when she struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m. April 14. She sank in less than three hours. The ship did not have enough lifeboats for the approximately 2,220 people on board. More than 1,500 people died in the accident, and Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history. There were just over 700 survivors. The 90-minute National Geographic documentary allows filmmaker Anthony Geffen 'to reconstruct the ship's final moments—challenging long-held assumptions and revealing new insights into what truly happened on that fateful night in 1912,' according to the statement. In the film, Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson, metallurgist Jennifer Hooper and master mariner Chris Hearn walk around a full-scale reproduction of the ship, highlighting previously hidden details. One key finding is a visibly open steam valve, which corroborates accounts that engineers manned their stations in Boiler Room Two for more than two hours after Titanic hit the iceberg. This maintained the electricity supply and allowed crew to send distress signals, meaning the 35 men in the boiler room may have sacrificed themselves to save hundreds of other people. The team also reconstruct hull fragments found scattered around the site, revealing that Titanic didn't split in two, but 'was violently torn apart, ripping through first-class cabins where prominent passengers like J.J. Astor and Benjamin Guggenheim may have sought refuge as the ship went down.' The scan also helps to exonerate First Officer William Murdoch, who has been accused of abandoning his post. The position of a lifeboat davit, a piece of equipment used to lower the craft, corroborates testimony that Murdoch was, in fact, washed out to sea as the crew prepared to launch it. Magellan's scans also reveal how parts of the wreck are collapsing, but National Geographic said the digital twin means 'the Titanic is preserved in perfect detail as it appeared in 2022, securing its place in history for generations to come and marking a new era in underwater archaeology.' 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' will premiere on National Geographic on April 11, and then be available on streaming services Disney+ and Hulu from April 12. CNN's Marnie Hunter contributed to this report.
CNN
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner's final moments
A new documentary reveals the incredible results of a project to create 3D underwater scans of the doomed ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank 113 years ago. 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' tells the story of how deep-sea mapping company Magellan created 'the most precise model of the Titanic ever created: a full-scale, 1:1 digital twin, accurate down to the rivet,' according to a statement from National Geographic, published Tuesday. When Titanic set sail on April 10, 1912, she was the largest passenger ship in service and considered unsinkable. Just four days later, Titanic's maiden voyage became an international tragedy when she struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m. April 14. She sank in less than three hours. The ship did not have enough lifeboats for the approximately 2,220 people on board. More than 1,500 people died in the accident, and Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history. There were just over 700 survivors. The 90-minute National Geographic documentary allows filmmaker Anthony Geffen 'to reconstruct the ship's final moments—challenging long-held assumptions and revealing new insights into what truly happened on that fateful night in 1912,' according to the statement. In the film, Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson, metallurgist Jennifer Hooper and master mariner Chris Hearn walk around a full-scale reproduction of the ship, highlighting previously hidden details. One key finding is a visibly open steam valve, which corroborates accounts that engineers manned their stations in Boiler Room Two for more than two hours after Titanic hit the iceberg. This maintained the electricity supply and allowed crew to send distress signals, meaning the 35 men in the boiler room may have sacrificed themselves to save hundreds of other people. The team also reconstruct hull fragments found scattered around the site, revealing that Titanic didn't split in two, but 'was violently torn apart, ripping through first-class cabins where prominent passengers like J.J. Astor and Benjamin Guggenheim may have sought refuge as the ship went down.' The scan also helps to exonerate First Officer William Murdoch, who has been accused of abandoning his post. The position of a lifeboat davit, a piece of equipment used to lower the craft, corroborates testimony that Murdoch was, in fact, washed out to sea as the crew prepared to launch it. Magellan's scans also reveal how parts of the wreck are collapsing, but National Geographic said the digital twin means 'the Titanic is preserved in perfect detail as it appeared in 2022, securing its place in history for generations to come and marking a new era in underwater archaeology.' 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection' will premiere on National Geographic on April 11, and then be available on streaming services Disney+ and Hulu from April 12. CNN's Marnie Hunter contributed to this report.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments
WASHINGTON – On the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic, National Geographic is set to unveil what it calls an unprecedented look at history's most infamous maritime disaster. Using cutting-edge underwater scanning technology, the documentary offers a stunning digital model of the Titanic, accurate down to every rivet. In 2022, filmmaker Anthony Geffen and deep-sea mapping company Magellan completed a detailed 3D scanning project, which took nearly two years to analyze. According to National Geographic, the investigation challenges long-held assumptions about the events following the Titanic's collision with an iceberg. How The Titanic Was Taken Down By A Mirage The luxurious ship struck an iceberg less than 400 miles south of Canada about 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, and sank within three hours of the collision. Of the 2,240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1,500 perished in waters that were estimated to be around 28 °F, causing rapid onset of hypothermia. One of the documentary's most notable findings is the discovery of an open steam valve in the wreckage, indicating that dozens of crew members stayed at their posts to keep the electricity flowing for as long as possible. The heroic effort allowed distress signals to be sent long after the ship struck the iceberg. However, being 370 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada, and about 1,200 miles from New York City, there were few ships in the vicinity capable of response. Did The National Weather Service Capture A Photo Of Bigfoot During A Pennsylvania Storm Survey? The documentary also sheds light on the Titanic's violent demise, which contrasts with the depiction in James Cameron's 1997 thriller "Titanic." "The Titanic didn't split cleanly in two—it was violently torn apart, ripping through first-class cabins where prominent passengers like J.J. Astor and Benjamin Guggenheim may have sought refuge as the ship went down," National Geographic stated. Modern-day audiences might recognize those passengers as portrayed by actors Jonathan Hyde and Michael Ensign - neither of whom survived the sinking. Additionally, experts presented evidence that exonerates First Officer William Murdoch, who has long been accused of abandoning his post. Watch: Newly Released Titanic Video From 1986 Shows Unprecedented Look At Iconic Shipwreck According to the documentary, it is believed that Murdoch and his crew were swept away by the sea and were unable to reach one of the few lifeboats on board. Because the luxury ocean liner was deemed "practically unsinkable," the Titanic only had about 20 lifeboats - far too few for everyone on board. The estimated capacity of the lifeboats was just under 1,200 people in a perfect scenario, well short of the 2,240 people aboard when the ship sank. The deep-water scans revealed that the wreck is deteriorating at a fast rate at some 12,500 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean. Billionaire Larry Connor is planning to explore the deep-sea shipwreck in 2026 using a submersible submarine, which has garnered significant criticism from governments and families with victims on article source: 3D scans of Titanic wreckage reveal new details about fateful ship's final moments
