PROJECT OVERVIEW

RMS Titanic

Behind the scenes of the first complete 3D reconstruction of the RMS Titanic led by Magellan Ltd.

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Client

Magellan Ltd

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Location

Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada

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Product

Observer & Nova Pro Imaging System, Insight Pro Underwater Laser Scanner

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Industry

Ocean Sciences

BLOGS & STORIES

The Stories Behind the Titanic

Discover the stories of the people aboard the Titanic—the individuals who brought the historic ship to life—and uncover the intricate details behind its stunning decoration and architecture.

Uncovering Secrets: Mysteries of the Titanic Officer Quarters

The mysteries surrounding the officer quarters, like hidden compartments, ghost stories, and unsolved historical puzzles.

The Band Played On: The Musical Legacy of Titanic’s Orchestra

Discover Titanic’s enduring musical tribute through the legacy of its brave orchestra members and timeless melodies.

Remembering the Courageous Acts of the Titanic’s Crew

The crew displayed extraordinary bravery, saving hundreds of lives and showing unparalleled courage in the face of disaster.

Science of Speed: How Titanic’s Propellers Pushed the Limits

The design of these propellers were feats of engineering, pushing the limits of what was possible in maritime travel.

Titanic’s Magnificent Glass Doors and Windows

The architectural splendor of the glass doors and windows aboard the Titanic, exploring their design and craftsmanship.

The Making of the RMS Titanic Digital Twin

After Magellan’s public release of this incredible expedition, we shed some light on the making of the RMS Titanic Digital Twin.

Titanic 3D Model

The Titanic lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic. In summer 2022, Magellan Ltd, a leading deep-sea mapping and survey company, was provided with Voyis’ underwater imaging sensors to complement their own systems and conduct the extensive optical survey.

Voyis provided its state-of-the-art Observer & Nova subsea imaging system in support of this endeavour. With an actively cooled high-dynamic range camera and more than ½ million lumens of flash lighting, this setup enabled the best possible colour images of the wreck. Over 700,000 images were reliably captured during the multi-day survey of the region, recording millimetric details of every aspect of the site. At 3,800m below the sea, the Observer Pro delivered clear, accurate images that were automatically corrected for both colour & lighting. This delivered the image quality and consistency needed to produce Magellan’s seamless Digital Twin that you see today. This resolution and colour accuracy, powered by Voyis’ proprietary True Colour correction, has never been deployed on a wreck of this size, and was key in removing the blue and green hues that are typical in subsea optical survey.

This precise visual data formed the foundation for generating the comprehensive 3D model of the entire ship, an immense processing undertaking by Magellan. Voyis is now able to release some of the colour corrected original images in full resolution.

In addition to the Observer & Nova, Magellan also trialled a Voyis Insight Pro laser system to scan the wreck and debris field. The Insight Pro underwater laser scanner may provide researchers with the quantitative capability to directly measure even the smallest features. The laser model can complement the image-based Digital Twin to help further understand the rate of degradation of the historic site and measure the profile and scour on the feature-limited seabed. Voyis is also sharing limited exports from the laser model.