‘Diana of Versailles’ Statue Discovered at Titanic Wreckage

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'Diana of Versailles' Statue Discovered at Titanic Wreckage

As a lifelong enthusiast of maritime history and a die-hard Titanic aficionado, I can hardly contain my excitement over the recent discovery of the statue of Diana of Versailles from the RMS Titanic wreckage. This is not just another artifact, but a piece of history that was once graced by the elegance and grandeur of the world’s most famous ocean liner.

More than a century has passed since the RMS Titanic sank, yet its haunting legacy persists in captivating our collective imagination. The grandeur portrayed in James Cameron’s 1997 movie has kept alive tales of the ship’s opulence, much of which was lost or remains undisturbed at a depth of 12,500 feet on the ocean floor. Intriguingly, researchers have unearthed a two-foot-tall bronze statue of Diana of Versailles, initially positioned above a fireplace in a first-class lounge, that was part of the ship’s once-lavish decor

RMS Titanic Inc., a company headquartered in Georgia with rights to examine the wreckage of the Titanic, has recently completed a 20-day operation using advanced scanning technology. The aim was to locate and safely recover historically significant artifacts that might be at risk, as stated by the team. In the closing moments of the expedition, the team discovered an effigy of the goddess Diana, which bears resemblance to a replica kept at the Louvre. Barely visible due to being partially buried in sand and surrounded by worn-out debris, it was only noticed at the last hour

“Tomasina Ray, director of RMS Titanic Inc’s collections, expressed excitement about the finding of Diana’s statue but was also sad over the missing bow railing and other signs of decay, which have furthered our resolve to protect the legacy of the Titanic. This was stated in a release.”

In Cameron’s movie, a pivotal scene unfolded at the railing where the bow was located, as Jack Dawson (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) lifted Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) during sunset, just hours before the unfortunate fate of the ship transpired

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2024-09-05 00:26