Photo of a Debris Field Near the Titanic Shared Misleadingly
The Claim
A photo shows a debris field that has been discovered near the Titanic by a remotely operated vehicle.
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After the missing Titan submarine incident, social media users circulated a photo alleging to feature a debris field discovered near the Titanic by a remotely operated vehicle.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating photo and found the claim to be misleading.
A reverse image search revealed the photo making the rounds to be outdated and unrelated to the recent missing submarine.
Photo of Debris Under the Sea is Outdated
The photo does not show a debris field discovered near the Titanic, as claimed.
The photo dates back to 2004 and shows the shoes of a potential victim of the Titanic disaster.
The photo was supplied by the University of Rhode Island's Institute for Exploration and Center for Archaeological Oceanography, as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Ocean Exploration.
Parts of the Missing Titan Sub Found
The Titan vessel, carrying five people, disappeared in a remote region of the North Atlantic with only a four-day oxygen supply. The U.S. Coast Guard suspects a catastrophic implosion as the cause of their demise. The company responsible for the dive described the victims as "true explorers."
During the search for the missing Titan submersible, debris has been found, reportedly including sections of its external covering.
Earlier, the U.S. Coast Guard had reported the discovery of a "debris field.”
The Titanic
The RMS Titanic, a luxury steamship, met its tragic fate on April 15, 1912, when it collided with an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic during its inaugural journey. With a total of 2,240 passengers and crew members on board, over 1,500 individuals died in the catastrophic event.
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