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Save the Titanic With Bob Ballard

Name: Save the Titanic With Bob Ballard
Released: 2012-04-08
Duration: 45 min

2012

Movie

45 min

English

Robert Ballard has been living and breathing the Titanic since he was part of the team that discovered it in 1985. In Save the Titanic With Bob Ballard, he revisits the iconic ship in an entirely different way—from the perspective of those who set sail on it some 100 years ago. Ballard travels to the shipyards of Northern Ireland to retrace the path of the doomed ship from its very incarnation. Throughout his journey, Ballard is driven by one personal question—will the Titanic survive another 100 years? As evidence mounts that the ship is under siege by natural forces, careless visitors, and even rogue salvage operators, the man who found it teams with the families of victims and survivors to protect the legacy of history’s most famous ship.

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IMDb7.5/10

Director: Don Horan•Genres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary follows explorer Bob Ballard and his team as they embark on a mission to locate and document the wreck of the RMS Titanic. Using advanced submersibles and sonar technology, Ballard revisits the site of the legendary disaster to uncover new details about the ship's final moments and the challenges of preserving its resting place.

Critical Reception

The documentary received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising Bob Ballard's deep knowledge and engaging narration. Viewers appreciated the historical insights and the use of modern technology to explore such a significant wreck. Some noted that while it offered a comprehensive look, it might not contain groundbreaking new revelations for those already familiar with Titanic lore.