Titanic Scan Reveals New Insights on Sinking

The recent 3D digital scan of the Titanic, featured in the National Geographic documentary 'Titanic: The Digital Resurrection,' provides unprecedented insights into the ship's final moments. Conducted by Magellan, the scan comprises 715,000 images, offering detailed views of the wreck, including evidence that supports the bravery of Officer William Murdoch, who helped passengers until being swept away. The scans confirm that ship engineers kept boilers running to maintain power for lighting and distress signals, aiding in the safe launch of lifeboats. New evidence suggests the Titanic endured a glancing blow from the iceberg, with the collision lasting 6.3 seconds, and the ship was violently torn apart rather than cleanly split. These findings challenge long-held narratives and popular depictions of the disaster, such as those in James Cameron's 1997 film.