Ever since the wreck of Titanic was discovered by Dr. Robert Ballard in 1985, debate has persisted on how to treat the ship’s final resting place and the artifacts scattered across the ocean floor.
Should the Titanic wreck be considered a gravesite, requiring an end to all salvage efforts out of respect for those who perished?
Or should as many artifacts as possible be recovered, preserved, displayed, and made accessible for future generations?
Although only a few Titanic survivors lived to witness the discovery of the wreck and the subsequent salvage operations, some shared their earnest and nuanced views on how Titanic should be memorialized.
Survivor Testimony Sources:
Eva Hart
- Interview w...