Discovering Titanic's Wreck: The Fascinating True Story

One fateful night in April 1912, Titanic succumbed to its tragic doom and found its new home in the deep, dark depths of the Atlantic Ocean. There it would stay, untouched and unseen, for over 70 years. Though not for a lack of trying - many attempts were made to discover and salvage the spectacular wreck, but each faced their own challenges and obstacles; monetary and a couple of World Wars mean that the once great Oceanliner was left, forgotten, to settle in the silt of the sea.

Fast forward to 1985, where the latest in a series of expeditions carried out finally struck pay dirt - and for the first time in over half a century, the Titanic was found, in all her glory and all her doom. Join us as we explore the many attempts to uncover the most infamous shipwreck in history.

Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history's most famous ocean liners and machines!

00:00 Intro
01:20 Initial Recovery Plans
02:23 Risdon Beazley LTD
02:58 Jack Grimm
04:54 Dr. Robert Ballard
07:15 Ballard's Naval Expeditions
11:16 Post Discovery
12:25 Alvin
15:08 Outro

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[roadweary]

“It’s a boiler! It’s a boiler!” Still brings chills to my spine when I hear it

[chrissyknowsitall]

I was 15 yrs old when Titanic was finally found. That was a huge deal in my family. We didnt lose anyone that horrible day in 1912. My dad was just obsessed about the ship and raised us kids to have a thing for her too. RIP too all the Souls lost that day🕊🪽🕯

[tfrowlett]

I still have a newspaper clipping from when Titanic was discovered on my wall, I’m glad my grandfather saved it

[hemmingwayfan]

When I was I kid I picked up a VHS of a National Geographic documentary about Ballard's discovery and exploration of the Titanic. I wore the tape out I watched it so much

[markbrookes]

I was 28 yrs old when this ship was found. I always had a drawing, mesmerizing feeling about anything Titanic. I was so excited when she was found. I definitely remember how s l o w the news and any pictures came out. My son has the same depth of interest in Titanic as well. This was a major find!

[RG-Models]

If I had been in Bob Ballard's place, I wouldn't be able to resist sending a photo of Titanic's propellers to Jack Grimm with a handwritten note saying, "Is this what you thought you'd found?" 😁

Great video, Mike 👍.

[nolanruth]

At this point, we have quite literally the best and most in-depth docuseries about the Titanic on just this channel.

[julieputney]

I remember when Dr. Ballard and his crew found Titanic. It was exciting and incredible

[DonaldWMeyers-dwm]

Ballard said that mapping the Thresher's wreck gave him the clue to finding Titanic; look for a debris field and follow it to the main wreck.

[bionicsynth]

Look, it's our friend Mike Brady from Oceanliner Designs

[doublevideos]

YES! PLEASE give us more Titanic content! It is THE best way to commemorate the tragedy.

[paulboger]

You need to do a video of the French side of the search. They went over ground that Ballard didn't have to cover in his search, and came very close to finding Titanic.

[rossryder]

The story of the raising of "The Big Piece" is positively enthralling. I would love to hear your take on it. Signed, your friend, Ross Levingston.

[Pigness]

My grandfather, rest in peace, helped develop the Alvin when he worked for general mills. It's nice to see that connection to this wider deeper history.

[kittybitts]

Nothing produced in Hollywood can compete with the beauty and artistry of a video from Oceanliner Designs. Mike Brady and his team have done more to help me know and love the Titanic and the men who built and loved her and those who took that fateful voyage with her than anything else I've seen including Titanic films I've seen on the big screen.

[Gregm-lr]

It was absolutely amazing when they found Titanic sitting upright in the icy depths of the Atlantic . Kudos to Robert Ballard and the French team . Thanks for this Mike .

[JounLord]

I was barely 3 months old when they rediscovered the Titanic, really puts into perspective for me just how long people have been diving down there.

[_GntlStone_]

Those anchor chains never fail to astound me.
Each link must weigh an actual ton.😮

[LP]

The moment I became obsessed with the Titanic and all of Dr. Ballard's discoveries. He's truly one of a kind as an explorer and a human being. An absolute legend.

[burnedbeans]

Rest in peace lost souls and survivors of Titanic.