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The Titanic | The Obsession | 4

2024/10/2
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The episode explores the enduring fame of the Titanic, which grew even after it sank in 1912. Many individuals proposed schemes to find and raise the sunken ship, including Denver architect Charles Smith's elaborate plan involving submarines and magnets. However, the exact location of the Titanic remained a mystery until 1985.
  • The Titanic's fame continued to grow after its sinking.
  • Many attempted to locate and raise the wreck, including Charles Smith's ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful plan.
  • The Titanic's exact location was unknown until 1985.

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After the RMS Titanic sank in 1912, the ocean liner's fame only continued to grow. Today, Lindsay is joined by journalist Daniel Stone to discuss how generations of people searched for the sunken Titanic, the holy grail of wrecks. He charts the ship’s fandom, from mere enthusiasts to an obsessive who claimed ownership of the vessel. Daniel Stone is the author of Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic)*. *

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