‘The Big Piece’ in Las Vegas, Nevada

A significant section of the Titanic's hull, nicknamed "The Big Piece," was discovered in the debris field surrounding the wreck. A 1996 salvage attempt using the submersible Nautile initially succeeded in raising the massive piece to the surface. However, the recovery ship's winch proved inadequate, causing the Big Piece to sink back to the ocean floor during a hurricane. A second attempt in 1998 successfully recovered The Big Piece. The recovered section received extensive preservation treatment. Following restoration, The Big Piece embarked on a US tour. Ultimately, this piece of Titanic history found its permanent home in the Luxor Resort in Las Vegas. The Luxor's display offers a surprising historical attraction within the context of the city's entertainment. The journey to bring The Big Piece to Las Vegas involved significant challenges and technological limitations. The story highlights the difficulties and triumphs of deep-sea salvage operations.