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27 March 2012

Dr Robert Ballard is one of the world’s foremost oceanographers and the man who discovered Titanic's final resting place in 1985. Dr. Ballard's efforts are central to the development of the new Titanic Belfast visitor experience. Here is an interview with Dr.Ballard from his ship The Nautilus, just off the coast of Turkey in 2011. Questions asked: Q. What is the new development in Belfast? Q. I’ve heard that the shape of the building is quite unusual, what form does it take? Q. When will the new development be open to the public? Q. When did you first discover the wreck of the Titanic? Q. What is your involvement with the new Titanic development in Belfast? Q. The centenary of the sinking of Titanic is in 2012 – What is Belfast doing to gear up for this? Q. For those interested in the Titanic and heading over to Belfast, what’s there for them to see and do?