Which ocean explorer discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985?
Jacques Cousteau
Robert Ballard
James Cameron
Richard Branson
Fact: In 1985, oceanographer Dr. Robert Ballard led a groundbreaking joint U.S.–French expedition that discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic, which had sunk in 1912. Using deep-sea submersibles and advanced sonar technology, Ballard and his team located the ship’s remains about 12,500 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly 370 miles south of Newfoundland. The stunning discovery captured worldwide attention, offering the first images of the Titanic since its fateful voyage and transforming the field of deep-sea exploration.
Correct Answer: Robert Ballard