Image: Diana of Versailles, the bronze statue found in the debris of the wreck of the Titanic. Credit: RMS Titanic Inc
A stunning statue of the Greek goddess Artemis (Diana in ancient Rome) was discovered recently near the wreck of the Titanic, which sank in April 1912 after striking an iceberg, claiming the lives of 1,500 people.
Originally photographed in 1986 by Robert Ballard, the Diana of Versailles bronze statue’s precise location remained elusive for decades. Measuring roughly two feet in height, the statue was a centerpiece in the opulent first-class lounge, a room renowned for its intricate design and elegance.
When the Titanic split in two, the statue was torn from its mantle and lost in the debris field only to resurface recently after years of searching.
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