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Digital Twin of Lost Polar Ships | Montreal News
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An underwater expedition is set to digitally resurrect two legendary polar exploration vessels—the Quest and the Terra Nova—using cutting-edge Canadian tech, creating high-res 3D models hundreds of meters below the Labrador Sea without disturbing the wrecks. Funded by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and others, this 21-day mission, led by Voyis (known for Titanic and Endurance scans), aims to preserve fragile maritime history through photogrammetry. Shipwreck hunter David Mearns calls it a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity, especially to confirm the Quest’s identity with photographic evidence. But the mission faces daunting hurdles: violent currents, murky waters, and the delicate choreography of navigating a tethered robot around jagged wreckage—all while relying on flawless tech integration.
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