Resting at a depth of 13,000ft (4,000m), the RMS Titanic¹ continues to captivate the public more than a century after it sunk to the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. It has now been announced that those still intrigued² by the vessel³ will be able to see it for themselves, by joining diving drips to the shipwreck⁴ in 2018.

 

皇家邮轮泰坦尼克号一个多世纪前在北大西洋沉底后，沉睡在了海底1.3万英尺（4000米）深处，但是它对公众的吸引力依然不减。日前一家英国公司宣布，泰坦尼克号的粉丝们将能亲眼看到这艘沉船，2018年该公司会组织一次泰坦尼克潜水之旅。
 

 

Commencing in May next year, London-based tour operator Blue Marble Private will run eight-day journeys that will culminate⁶ with an up-close encounter with what is the most fabled⁷ vessel of modern times. Open to just nine clients at a time, groups will begin their experience by flying by helicopter or seaplane from St John's, Newfoundland to the expedition support yacht set somewhere above the wreck⁵.

 

There will be time to adjust to this new environment, with this small group of privileged visitors being taught about the ship's workings on their second day on board by its crew and guest explorers, scientists and expedition crew.

 

Those who wish to engage more directly with the workings of the ship will have the opportunity to take part in orientation⁸ sessions and can “assist” the crew in planning a dive, operating the sonar and using the undersea navigation system.

 

It's on days three to six that the expedition is at its most exciting, however. Should weather conditions allow, that is when up to three passengers at a time will clamber aboard a specially⁹ designed titanium and carbon fibre submsersible to see the decaying remains¹⁰ of the Titanic itself.

 

Accompanied by a pilot and deep ocean expert, they will sail over the ship's deck and should even be able to glimpse its still recognisable grand staircase from amongst the detritus¹¹.

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