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The Titanic and the Submersible
A submersible's job is to explore a limited area. Many are used for scientific research, for observation, or even to collect material from deep underwater. Submersibles have been used to learn more about sea creatures, to map the ocean floor, and to visit sites of famous shipwrecks such as the Titanic. The Titan was one of only a few submersibles that could bring passengers that deep. It performed multiple dives carrying five people on each dive. A $45,000 per-person trip in the Bahamas promised views of sharks, whales, ship wrecks, and other marine creatures. A $250,000 trip off the coast of Portugal promised views of hydro
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