How the Titanic Was Discovered During a Secret Cold War Mission

The video explores the mystery of the Titanic's final resting place, which remained unsolved until a secret Cold War mission led by oceanographer Robert Ballard. Despite numerous failed recovery attempts, Ballard's collaboration with the US Navy allowed him to locate the Titanic in 1985. The discovery revealed the ship had broken into two pieces, and efforts were made to keep the site a secret to prevent treasure hunting. The true story behind the expedition was kept under wraps for years, with the public initially believing it was a test of new technology.

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