3D Scan of the Titanic Wreck Has Us Excited To Build The Lego Model

A Groundbreaking Revelation: The Titanic Wreck 3D Scan

There’s a buzz in the air that’s making us more excited than ever to build our Lego Titanic model. For the first time, deep-sea researchers have created a full-sized, 3D scan of the Titanic wreck​​. This ‘digital twin’ of the Titanic has brought to light the ship’s smallest details, including the serial number on the propeller, and a plethora of artifacts scattered across the seafloor, such as unopened champagne bottles and individual shoes​​.

The Lego Titanic Set: A Physical Echo of History

As we prepare to assemble our Lego Titanic set, this breakthrough in Titanic research adds a layer of excitement to our upcoming project. The Lego set, like the 3D scan, is a representation of the Titanic, allowing us to engage with the ship’s history in a tangible way. With the newly available detailed 3D model of the Titanic, we can compare our Lego model with the real wreck as we build, enhancing our understanding and appreciation of the Titanic’s construction and its history.

The 3D Scan of the Titanic Wreck: A Technological Marvel

The creation of the 3D model is an accomplishment in its own right. A team led by deep-sea investigation company, Magellan, used two remotely operated underwater vehicles, nicknamed Romeo and Juliet, to scan the shipwreck from all angles over a period of six weeks. They captured over 16 terabytes of data, including 715,000 images and high-resolution video, which researchers spent seven months piecing together to create the digital ‘twin’​. This is a testament to the power of technology to illuminate the past and deepen our understanding of historical events.

The Impact: A New Era for Titanic Research

This model is already proving invaluable to researchers, leading to new discoveries about the Titanic. For instance, they noticed for the first time that one of the Titanic’s lifeboats wasn’t deployed because it was “blocked by a jammed metal piece”​​. As we build our Lego model, we too can delve into these discoveries, appreciating the intricate engineering of the Titanic and the circumstances of its sinking. This 3D model is a significant step towards evidence-based research, shifting the Titanic narrative from speculation to concrete information​​.

The Future: Preserving the Past in the Digital Realm

As we look forward to building our Lego Titanic, we can’t help but appreciate the digital preservation of the Titanic wreck. With the wreck continuing to disintegrate over time, this digital twin ensures that the Titanic, in its current state, will be available for future study, even as details in the real world are lost to time​​.

The recent 3D scanning of the Titanic wreck has injected a fresh wave of excitement into our upcoming Lego Titanic build. As we assemble the Lego set piece by piece, we’ll be more aware than ever of the real-life Titanic’s historical context, design, and tragic fate. Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey, engaging with history and technology like never before.

References:

• Smithsonian Magazine Article​​
• Forbes Article​​
• Yahoo Article​​