The rms titanic one of the world s most infamous and tragic shipwrecks sank in 1912.
Titanic on the ocean floor pictures.
1985 the prow of the hms titanic as she lies on the atlantic ocean floor south of newfoundland.
What is left of the titanic is sitting on the floor of the atlantic ocean just off the coast of newfoundland canada.
Its final resting spot remained a mystery for decades until its wreckage was discovered on the ocean floor.
The bow is still recognisable with many preserved interiors despite deterioration and damage sustained hitting the sea floor.
The rms titanic was visited by divers for the first time in 14 years and the ship that was once a picture of luxury was found in the process of being swallowed up by the ocean floor and ravaged.
2 37 mi about 370 miles 600 km south southeast off the coast of newfoundland it lies in two main pieces about a third of a mile 600 m apart.
The wreck of the rms titanic lies at a depth of about 12 500 feet 3 8 km.
Deep sea currents salt corrosion and metal eating bacteria are whittling away the wreckage which lies more than 2 miles under the ocean surface.