An extensive exhibition dedicated to the Titanic has opened in Paris, showcasing numerous artifacts retrieved from the shipwreck by Henri-Paul Nargeolet, also known as “Mr. Titanic.” Tragically, Nargeolet lost his life last month during a submersible disaster while aboard the Titan tourist sub, which was exploring the wreck.
The Titanic exhibition in Paris, which runs from July 18 to Sept 10, is a testament to Nargeolet’s tireless work, passion, and ingenuity in bringing up 260 objects from the wreckage. These objects include navigation instruments, hooks, watches, and jewelry from the ship and its passengers.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey, starting from the night the Titanic departed England in April 1912 to its tragic sinking after striking an iceberg.
A four-meter-long model of the legendary ship greets visitors, followed by recreations of the ship’s cabins, grand staircase, and even the atmosphere of its engine room. The Titanic’s wreck, discovered in 1985 nearly four kilometers underwater off the coast of Newfoundland, was a result of a joint French-American expedition.
Nargeolet, who directed or participated in several exploration missions to the wreck between 1987 and 2010, brought back over 5,000 objects from the depths of the ocean.
Unfortunately, the submersible used in the fatal mission, Titan, faced safety concerns, leading to its tragic implosion and the loss of all its passengers, including Nargeolet.
Following the disaster, OceanGate, the US-based operator of Titan, suspended all activities indefinitely. The company had offered seats on the submersible for $250,000 each, but the sub was about the size of an SUV.
The US Coast Guard and Canadian authorities have initiated