Why You Won't Find Bodies On The Titanic | Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron

Why are human skeletons generally not found at the Titanic shipwreck site?

• They were carried away by strong ocean currents.

• The bones dissolved quickly in the deep ocean environment.

• Marine animals consumed all the skeletal remains.

• The immense pressure at that depth crushed them completely.

What substance found in the shoes helps prevent them from being eaten by marine organisms?

• Salt from the ocean water.

• Tannic acid used in leather treatment.

• The cold temperature of the deep sea.

• Special synthetic materials in the shoes.

Besides parts of the ship, what personal items are commonly found scattered around the Titanic wreck site?

• Hats and scarves.

• Watches and jewelry.

• Pairs of shoes.

• Books and documents.

The discovery of pairs of shoes, including those for women and girls, helps scientists understand what about the Titanic disaster?

• The types of footwear popular in that era.

• The specific locations where people were on the ship.

• The human stories and presence of individuals.

• The durability of leather in deep-sea conditions.