In a huge turn of events, the Britannic, which is known for as the sister ship of the Titanic, has captured the attention of many treasure hunters and historians alike. It was discovered off the coast of the country of Greece. The ship, which sank in 1916 during World War I, has remained a subject of intrigue for over a century. New technology for underwater exploration has made it easier for people to dive and retrieve the treasures that are located inside the ship.
When the Brittanic was first launched, it was originally a luxury liner, but later became repurposed as a hospital ship during the First World War. It sank when it struck a mine in the Aegean Sea, which resulted in causing 30 people to die in total. However, when the ship sank, at a depth of 400 feet (0.12 km), people have discovered that many of its treasures and historical artifacts have survived and now rest inside the ship for generations.
An elite team of trained and certified divers, which are equipped with very sophisticated and advanced equipment, has embarked on a quest to dive towards the wreckage and recover the treasures and artifacts inside the Brittanic. In the wreckage, they have discovered gold coins, jewelry, and personal belongings of the passengers and crew that once sailed upon the Brittanic. The team aims to document their discoveries meticulously, making sure that the legend of the Brittanic will be preserved forever.
The expedition has picked up tons of attention by people via social media, with many people following the team’s journey by watching live streams and social media. As the divers continue their search, they descend into the cold, dark waters and are met with the haunting beauties of what’s left of the ship, surrounded by marine life and filled with mystery.
However, the mission is not that easy. The ship is very fragile, so the team has to be very careful when going through the wreckage, or they might destroy something or lose the ship entirely. They want to try not to leave anything behind, so they try to adapt to the conditions of their surroundings in order to stay at the shipwreck long enough to get everything they need from the wreckage.
As the expedition continues, the world is anxious to find out: Will the treasure hunters be able to uncover the treasures of the Brittanic, or will the history of it be lost forever? Only one thing is certain: The history of the Brittanic is far from done, and it’s long-hidden secrets are slowly being uncovered, piece by piece.
SOURCES:
https://teen.gwnews.com/news-bytes/britannic-artifacts-retrieved
https://apnews.com/article/britannic-titanic-shipwreck-recovery-9a525f9831bc0d67c1c9604cc7155765
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/titanic-sister-ship-britannic-artifacts-recovered-first-time/