Do you think they will ever raise what is left of the Titanic?

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

It's not outside the realms of possibility. They managed to retrieve the Mary Rose without it falling apart (it's fascinating, you should go see it). I know, the Titanic is deeper down, but it's in better nick than the Mary Rose and has been down there far less time...

 

[TippyThomas]

Sometimes I think just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD.

I think it'd be best if they just leave it alone and let it all rest in peace.

 

[tx911]

It's not outside the realms of possibility. They managed to retrieve the Mary Rose without it falling apart (it's fascinating, you should go see it). I know, the Titanic is deeper down, but it's in better nick than the Mary Rose and has been down there far less time...

I've read that it's disintegrating and will be gone by 2050.

 

[kanerf]

No, it is much too deep for that. It is about 2.4 miles down.

 

[dizneegirl]

No.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Sometimes I think just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD.

I think it'd be best if they just leave it alone and let it all rest in peace.

Sometimes we cross that line. Like the Titan sub that went down on a trip to see the Titanic but tragically imploded… that was lifted from the sea floor, morbidly with the remains of the submariners almost certainly still on board. Should have just been left be.

 

[White Cat]

No.

 

[goofyernmost]

Sometimes we cross that line. Like the Titan sub that went down on a trip to see the Titanic but tragically imploded… that was lifted from the sea floor, morbidly with the remains of the submariners almost certainly still on board. Should have just been left be.

The titan wasn't made of steel sitting in salt water for over 100 years. Even if they could find a way to lasso, it would crumble to pieces if it was lifted from it's spot, but how could that be cradled two miles underwater. So no, it's not going to happen and it shouldn't at this point. It is the permanent grave for hundreds of people, not like the movie but, real human beings that lost their lives in that accident.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I don't mean tomorrow, I mean in the future at some point. And people don't always respect graves. Again, I cite the Mary Rose, who claimed so many lives And being made of timber and being buried in warmer waters for hundreds of years, it wouldn't surprise me if we weren't able raise at least part of the Titanic, in due time. We've already lifted a "big piece".

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

FWIW, I think we've already gone too far with the Titanic. Recovering that child's teddy bear? Too soon, guys.

 

[Deb]

no

 

[13littledogs]

If there is money to be had...

 

[tvguy]

No. It is a maritime memorial and is protected by international agreements.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I think time is running out to do so, I don't see it happening before the ocean reclaims her. Maybe it's best that way.

 

[A Squared]

No, it should be left but sadly as 13littledogs says - if there's money to be made then morality disappears.

 

[goofyernmost]

I don't mean tomorrow, I mean in the future at some point. And people don't always respect graves. Again, I cite the Mary Rose, who claimed so many lives And being made of timber and being buried in warmer waters for hundreds of years, it wouldn't surprise me if we weren't able raise at least part of the Titanic, in due time. We've already lifted a "big piece".

The longer it sits there the worse it's going to get. It's already to late and shouldn't be done anyway.