The missing submersible, named Titan, tragically experienced a “catastrophic implosion” that resulted in the death of all five people on board, according to a US Coast Guard official. The submersible was on a voyage to explore the Titanic when it lost contact with its support ship during a descent. The individuals on board were identified as British billionaire and explorer Hamish Harding, Pakistani-born business magnate Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, French oceanographer and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Stockton Rush, the American founder and CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, the company operating the submersible.
OceanGate Expeditions, in a statement, expressed deep sorrow for the loss of the crew members and highlighted their spirit of adventure and dedication to ocean exploration. The discovery of debris near the Titanic wreck, assessed to be from the submersible, further confirmed the tragic fate of the vessel. A press conference was scheduled by the US Coast Guard to discuss the findings.
Over several days, rescue teams from multiple countries conducted an extensive search for the missing submersible across thousands of square miles of open seas using planes and ships. However, the efforts were unable to locate the vessel until the discovery of the debris.
Initially, there were fleeting hopes when undersea noises were detected, indicating the possibility of the crew members trying to communicate. But subsequent analysis deemed the sounds inconclusive, and the air supply on board was estimated to last only 96 hours. Given the time that had elapsed since the submersible entered the water, it was likely that the occupants had exhausted their oxygen supply.
The tragic incident has drawn significant attention worldwide due to the fascination surrounding the Titanic’s history. The Titanic, which sank in 1912, remains a prominent subject of interest, including through books, movies, and documentaries. OceanGate had been conducting expeditions to the Titanic wreck since 2021, with a high cost of $250,000 per person to participate. Safety concerns regarding the Titan had previously been raised, and the search operation covered a vast area of the ocean, posing challenges due to immense pressure and darkness at the depths where the submersible was believed to be.
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