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When was the first successful dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench?
Quick Answer
The first crewed dive to the Challenger Deep was made on 23 January 1960.
The Full Story
Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep on 23 January 1960 in the bathyscaphe Trieste. Their historic descent proved that humans could reach the deepest known part of the oceans. The dive lasted many hours and set a milestone in deep-sea exploration. For decades, it remained the only crewed descent to the trench's deepest point until later missions improved submersible technology.
Key Facts
1.Date: 23 January 1960
2.Crew: Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh
3.Vehicle: bathyscaphe Trieste
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