Sept. 1 marked the 39th anniversary of the remarkable discovery of RMS Titanic’s wreck site, and “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” at The Luxor continues to invite guests to explore the marvel of the world’s most famous ocean liner and gain insight into her tragic voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.
The wreck of the RMS Titanic was discovered on Sept. 1, 1985, during a collaborative expedition led by American and French oceanographers of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea.
The ship was found broken in two about 13 nautical miles from her last recorded position about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, laying 2 1/2 miles below the North Atlantic Ocean’s surface.
The sensational news of the oceanic discovery gripped audiences around the world and set off a renewed interest in studying and preserving artifacts from the storied Titanic.
RMS Titanic Inc., the salvor-in-possession of the Titanic, has respectfully recovered more than 5,500 artifacts from the wreck site. More than 350 authentic artifacts are on display at “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” at The Luxor.
The 25,000-square-foot exhibit includes a 15-ton section of the starboard hull known as “The Big Piece,” a full-scale re-creation of the grand staircase and other iconic locations on the ship. The exhibit also includes personal effects such as luggage, playing cards, clothing, china and an unopened bottle of champagne.
The 11-time Oscar-winning film “Titanic,” directed by James Cameron and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, was released in 1997 and was atop the box office record chart for films at $600 million for many years.
Travel back in time and experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean liner. “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with final admission at 7 p.m. More: TitanicLasVegas.com
