13 actual facts about the Titanic that will shock you! (With Pictures)

2. Robert Ballard is Trying to Save the Titanic

Robert Ballard found the Titanic in 1985 while investigating two submarines, the USS Thresher and the USS Scorpion. He had to tell the public that he was looking for the Titanic, in order to avoid controversy. Robert had essentially found the Titanic in the meantime, by “following breadcrumbs” as he put it. It had been underwater for almost 100 years, and he currently is trying to preserve the decaying ship from divers in the area. He is raising awareness and money to help protect and save the ship, so it can be conserved underwater for years to come.