Human remains are conspicuously absent from the wreckage of the Titanic, despite the tragic loss of life.
For those who have ventured to view the wreckage up close, the experience has been nothing short of chilling and deeply thought-provoking.
Despite the staggering estimate that 1,517 people perished in the tragedy of 1912, no bodies have ever been spotted on the ocean floor near the Titanic’s remains.
However, images of the wreck show no sign of human skeletons amidst the debris, leading experts to seek an explanation.
The answer lies in the depth of the wreck, resting 3,800 meters beneath the Atlantic’s surface, where unique environmental factors come into play.
He elaborated: “The water in the deep sea is under saturated in calcium carbonate, which is mostly, you know, what bones are made of.”
“Now in the Black Sea, because there’s no critters to eat, the bones should not be exposed. So you should have perfectly mummified fossils.”
The ship sank along with countless belongings, leaving behind a haunting glimpse into the lives of its passengers. (-/AFP via Getty Images)
Another wondered: “Wait, since when do dead people sink?” while someone else added: “The sea is human broth, confirmed?”
The leather used in their shoes, treated to resist decay, has withstood the ocean’s harsh conditions.
These items are a solemn testament to the lives lost on that fateful day in 1912.
