Expedition Titanic 2012 - Per Wimmer

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Going Down… MIR I & II MIR I and II are deep-diving submersibles capable of reaching ocean depths of 20,000 feet. Housed aboard The mothership Akademik Keldysh, the two MIR submersibles are two of only six deep-diving vessels available to the world’s scientific community. Constructed of nickel steel, they are designed to withstand the enormous pressures that exist in the depths of the oceans. Each MIR cabin is a 2.1 m diameter sphere, accommodating three persons. Air pressure inside the habitat remains at a constant one atmosphere; the air is recycled in a manner similar to that used onboard a spacecraft. During 10 the dive, there will be a drop in temperature to approx. 12C.
• July 13: Arrive St. John’s, Newfoundland The Titanic Expedition 2012 - Dive Itinerary – Meet the Deep Ocean Expeditions team and the other dive participants, orientation and briefing. • July 14: St. John’s / At Sea – Board the expedition vessel and set sail on the exciting journey towards the Titanic wreck site, lying in international waters 380 miles to the southeast of Newfoundland. • July 15: At Sea, en route Titanic site – Explore the extraordinary research ship and prepare for the upcoming 12,500 foot dive to the most famous shipwreck in the world. • July 16 -21: Arrival at the Titanic site / Dives to the Titanic wreck – The dive to the Titanic will be made aboard either the MIR I or MIR II submersibles – It takes 2.5 hours to reach the ocean floor, 12,500 feet beneath the surface – During the three to four hours down at the Titanic wreck site, the dive will focus on the bow section, the largest and most impressive section of the wreck, numerous artifacts strewn across on the ocean floor, as well as the ship’s giant boilers, enormous propellers and the famous grand staircase. • July 22: Departing the Titanic site – Final day at the Titanic wreck site • July 23: En route St. John’s Newfoundland – A day at sea and a day of reflecting on the incredible diving achievement • July 24: Arrival St. John’s Newfoundland and Disembarkation – End of this amazing journey
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