A recent discovery in the depths of the northern Atlantic has rekindled the mystery and horror that surround the shipwreck of the Titanic. During an underwater excursion near the rest of the famous ship, a team of explorers discovered an old camera. After being recovered and restored, the camera revealed images never seen before the moments following the shipwreck of the ship.

The camera, buried under the debris and covered for over a century of marine sediments, was discovered by the Oceanx team during a routine mapping mission of the area. The object, clearly damaged, was however recovered, thanks to the protection provided by its hermetic case which prevented the complete infiltration of the water. The experts managed to extract the film coil, intact thanks to the design that protected its content.

The recovered images show disturbing scenes: a partially submerged rescue lifeboat, with newly visible human forms; Furniture and personal items floating on the surface of the water; And a terrifying photo of a hand holding a rope, perhaps belonging to one of the passengers who fought to survive.

The head of the rescue team, Dr. Alan Prescott, described images as a “terrible reminder of despair and tragedy that enveloped that funeral night of April 1912”. Precott said that these photographs may have been taken by a survivor or by someone who tried to document events before giving in to the icy waters.

Scholars believe that the camera was probably owned by an amateur photographer or a first -class passenger, since they were the only ones who had access to advanced technologies at that time. Although the identity of the owner has not yet been ascertained, the engravings on the metal of the appliance could provide crucial clues about its origin.

This discovery does not add only a human dimension to the Titanic tragedy, but also opens new lines of research. The images, which are now subjected to an in -depth analysis by experts in maritime history, could provide details on the atmospheric conditions, the distribution of debris and the precise circumstances of the shipwreck.

In addition, these photographs could be the first to immortalize the catastrophe from the perspective of the passengers themselves, a vision never known before. The historic march Davenport said: “These images are a window on the past, an emotional connection with those who have lived and died in one of the greatest naval tragedies in history”.

The find also aroused controversy. Some groups of protection of the marine environment wondered if it was ethical to recover personal effects from the shipwreck site, considered an underwater tomb. However, researchers claim that such discoveries help to preserve the memory of the victims and better understand the context of the tragedy.

More than a century later, the Titanic continues to arouse amazement and sadness. Although this discovery is shocking, he underlines the importance of remembering the over 1500 people who lost their lives that night.

The Oceanx team planned to release complete images in a documentary that will be published next year, offering the world an unprecedented look in the last moments of Titanic’s life.