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The wreck of the Titanic is found

Sep 1, 1985

Robert Ballard's team locates the ship

Confirmed Underwater finds · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-HS-LC-009

A joint US-French expedition led by Robert Ballard located the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic. The ship had broken in two, with the sections far apart on the seabed.

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