Unveiling a New Perspective: Exclusive True-Colour Image of Endurance Shipwreck Released

The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and Voyis Imaging proudly present an exclusive new image of the historic Endurance shipwreck. Captured using the cutting-edge Voyis Observer Imaging System, this latest image provides an unparalleled view of the vessel and the seabed, revealing intricate details with clarity never seen before.


New Image from the Endurance captured using Voyis Observer Imaging System with True Colour Correction (Courtesy of Voyis)



Original image from the Endurance capture using a standard vehicle camera (Courtesy of Voyis)

Building on a previously released image of Endurance, this new capture showcases the ship’s preserved structure with remarkable precision, made possible through Voyis’ True Colour technology. Unlike traditional underwater imaging, which can suffer from colour distortion and reduced visibility, the Voyis Observer Imaging System accurately restores the shipwreck’s natural hues and textures, offering a more authentic representation of how Endurance appears in its final resting place beneath the Weddell Sea.

Since red wavelengths are absorbed more rapidly by water, the perceived colour of underwater objects is significantly altered. Standard cameras do not compensate for this underwater colour shift, as their colour formation models neglect the strong wavelength dependency of light in a submerged environment. As a result, shipwrecks and subsea assets often appear with unnatural blue or green tints.

Voyis’ True Colour technology addresses this challenge by leveraging machine learning to efficiently train a Colour Correction Model for the current survey location. This survey-grade imaging solution corrects the distortions caused by underwater light absorption, producing images that represent colours as they would be perceived in air. This advancement allows explorers to visualize the true colour of subsea assets, uncovering fine details that standard cameras fail to capture.

“This new image is a testament to the evolution of underwater exploration technology,” said Elena Lewendon, COO at the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust. “The level of detail we can now see allows us to deepen our understanding of Endurance’s condition and better appreciate the remarkable state of preservation of this legendary vessel.”

Voyis’ Observer Imaging System was designed to overcome the challenges of deep-sea imaging by delivering high-resolution optical data with true colour fidelity. By eliminating artificial lighting inconsistencies and improving image sharpness, this system sets a new benchmark for underwater archaeology and heritage preservation.

“Voyis is honoured to have contributed to the exploration of Endurance,” said Luke Richardson, VP Sales & Marketing at Voyis. “Our Observer Pro Imaging System, with true colour correction, allows us to see the wreck as it truly is, preserving its legacy with the highest level of accuracy possible.”

This latest image serves as a powerful reminder of Endurance’s enduring story, a tale of resilience, exploration, and the boundless capabilities of modern technology in uncovering the past.

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