Posted by Alex Lee on July 28, 1998 at 06:28:13 in klunix13.shell.com.my:
In Reply to: Raising pieces of the hull? posted by Russell Wild on July 28, 1998 at 05:19:15:
: A relative recently asked me about the section of the hull which RMS Titanic supposedly tried to raise without success. I wasn't able to tell them much about this endevour though, so can someone please explain what went on so that I can give them a better explanation.
: Thanks (Confused),
: Russ
Russ,
I believe that your relative was refering to the 1996 expedition which attempted to bring in a piece of the hull known as "The Big Piece". The piece measures about 20X24 feet and weights an estimated 15-18 tons. It is believed that the piece came from C-deck.
The Discovery Online site features the expedition from day 1 until the end. Point your browser to:
http://discovery.com/area/science/titanic/dispatch01.html
References to the "Big Piece" start from Day 11 onwards.