our networks
tlcanimal planetthe science channel
site search
shop now
tlc
 
Titanic Dispatches
Dispatches from the Expedition

More Entries: LEG 1 | LEG 2 |

June 24, 2005
  
JUNE 24: WE'RE UNDERWAY

After slipping the lines and leaving the wharf in St. John's, Newfoundland, the Russian research vessel Keldysh makes her way through an eerie bank of fog rolling into the harbor.
June 25, 2005
  
JUNE 25: FOG AND ICE

As we steam near the Grand Banks, the captain and crew are mindful of the possibility of encountering icebergs, less likely than in April when the Titanic met her fate, but still distinctly possible.
June 26, 2005
  
JUNE 26: DESTINATION TITANIC

Finally, we reach our invisible destination. More than two miles beneath us is the rusting resting place of some 1,500 souls.
June 27, 2005
  
JUNE 27: WEATHER WORRIES

We're finally at the site of Titanic, but the North Atlantic weather kicks up, putting some plans on hold.
June 28, 2005
  
JUNE 28: FIRST DIVE

Diving to the Titanic while attempting to transmit live video is a technical and safety challenge, as we find out.
June 29, 2005
  
JUNE 29: TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

A disappointing end to a beautiful day — dive operations and planned equipment air drops were scrubbed for the day due to technical glitches.
June 30, 2005
  
JUNE 30: MIR 2 DESCENDS

After the previous day's glitches have been resolved, the expedition continues with Mir 2's descent to the solemn depths of the wrecked Titanic.
July 1, 2005
  
JULY 1: AN EVENING DIVE

With assistance from the Russian researchers, an evening dive proves successful with Cameron exploring the Titanic!
July 2, 2005
  
JULY 2: VIDEO COMPLICATIONS

Mir 2 resurfaces after a successful exploration of the Titanic's Marconi Room. However, the quality of the captured video fails to meet expectations.
July 3, 2005
  
JULY 3: TESTING THE LIMITS

Today and tomorrow are crucial days to test the limits of the bots. Mir 1 and 2 both dive today to explore to the greatest extents possible.
July 4, 2005
  
JULY 4: SIGNAL LOSS

Mir 1 and 2 dive once again. Almost midnight, Cameron loses contact with the surface! We can only wait until daybreak for the expected surfacing of both bots.
July 5, 2005
  
JULY 5: CAMERON RESURFACES

A giddy yet fatigued Cameron resurfaces aboard Mir 2 at about 6 a.m. This concludes Leg 1 of the expedition.

previous
1 . 2
 

Pictures: Bob Sitrick/DCI | DCI | Bob Sitrick/DCI | DCI | Bob Sitrick/DCI (7) | www.deepoceanexpeditions.com |

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTERS

Use our Sitemap to find what you need quickly.

Discovery Channel | TLC | Animal Planet | Discovery Health | Science Channel | Planet Green
Discovery Kids | Military Channel | Investigation Discovery | HD Theater | Turbo | FitTV

HowStuffWorks | TreeHugger | Petfinder | PetVideo | Discovery Education

Visit the Discovery Store: Toys & Games | Telescopes | DVD Sets | Planet Earth DVD | Gift Ideas

By visiting this site, you agree to the terms and conditions
of our Visitor Agreement. Please read. Privacy Policy.
ATTENTION! We recently updated our privacy policy. The changes are effective as of Tuesday, October 30, 2007.
To see the new policy, click here. Questions? See the policy for the contact information.

Copyright © 2008 Discovery Communications, LLC.

The leading global real-world media and entertainment company.

  
Advertisement

Sponsored Links
newsletter