Events tagged with "record depth"

Historical Events tagged with "record depth"

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Exploration & Discovery

USS Trieste Sets Deep Sea Diving Record

January 23rd, 1960 65 years ago

The bathyscaphe USS Trieste reached a record depth of 10,911 meters (35,797 feet) in the Mariana Trench, showcasing advanced underwater exploration technology. Crewed by Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh, the mission aimed to explore the deep sea's mysteries and was driven by scientific curiosity during the era of oceanography advancements. The descent marked a significant milestone in human exploration, revealing insights into extreme marine environments and inspiring future oceanographic research.