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On April 10, 1912, the Titanic embarks on its first journey from Southampton, England, as depicted in this photograph from the AP File.


March 14, 2024 Tags:

In a suspenseful turn of events, the U.S. government appears poised to potentially halt its legal battle against a controversial expedition to the Titanic, a move that has raised significant concerns about the sanctity of the wreck as a grave site.

During a court session in Norfolk, Virginia, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kent Porter disclosed that the government is now seeking further details on the revised plans for the upcoming May expedition. These plans significantly downscaled from the original intentions, have left the government uncertain about their compliance with the law.

Initially, RMS Titanic Inc., the company holding salvage rights to the wreck, had ambitious plans to explore the inner sanctums of the ocean liner's dismembered hull and recover artifacts from the surrounding debris. However, faced with legal challenges and operational setbacks, the company has now dialed back its aspirations.

The legal tussle began last August when the U.S. government invoked a 2017 federal law and a bilateral agreement with Great Britain, designating the Titanic site as a memorial and restricting activities that could disturb the wreckage or its contents. Concerns over disturbing artifacts and potential human remains have been central to the government's argument.

RMST's plans took a somber turn following the tragic death of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, the company's director of underwater research, in a submarine accident near the Titanic site last June. In response, RMST revised its strategy, now intending to deploy an unmanned submersible solely for external imaging, with no direct contact with the wreck or recovery efforts.

Despite RMST's assurances, U.S. District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith expressed reservations about the potential legal implications of continuing the government's case, hinting at broader ramifications. While Congress holds the authority to modify maritime law, the question remains whether it can strip courts of their longstanding jurisdiction over shipwrecks.

The deteriorating condition of the Titanic adds urgency to the debate, with Smith emphasizing that time may be running out for future expeditions. Despite previous legal battles and delays, the fate of the Titanic and the delicate balance between exploration and preservation hangs in the balance.

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