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On August 10, 1998, a 20-ton section of the Titanic’s hull, known as the “Big Piece,” was successfully raised by RMS Titanic, Inc. after a two-year effort. Initially discovered in 1985 by Robert Ballard, an earlier attempt to recover it in 1996 failed due to bad weather.
After its successful retrieval in 1998, the artifact was conserved, split for transport, and displayed at various locations. Today, it is a central exhibit at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, attracting millions of visitors and providing a powerful, tangible connection to the historic ship.
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On August 10, 1998, a 20-ton section of the Titanic's hull, known as the "Big Piece," was raised, and while it was conserved, it was not repainted.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
The "Big Piece" and its conservation:
The "Big Piece" is a significant section of the Titanic's hull, raised in 1998.
Conservation Process:
The artifact was conserved by LP3 Conservation from France and EverGreene Architectural Arts.
Cleaning and Preservation:
The conservation process involved removing loose corrosion and rusticles using a 3,000-psi water jet, drying with propane torches, and hand-picking debris.
Rust Neutralization:
To neutralize the rust, conservationists applied a 5% tannic acid solution and hot waxed the piece.
Bronze Elements:
The bronze elements, such as the windows, were left with their original paint residue intact.
No Repainting:
The conservation efforts focused on stabilizing the artifact without compromising its desirable patina, and therefore, the "Big Piece" was not repainted.