First footage of Titan submersible wreckage released.
The U.S. Coast Guard has finally released the haunting first footage of the Titan submersible wreckage.
The footage, taken shortly after the June 2023 disaster, has left many viewers chilled as it pans over the remains of the ill-fated vessel.
Titan’s fateful descent exposed.
The Titan imploded on its mission to explore the wreck of the Titanic, claiming the lives of all five people on board.
OceanGate, the company behind the sub, has been under intense scrutiny ever since.
This latest footage follows shocking details that emerged earlier this week during a U.S. Coast Guard hearing investigating the incident.
Final text from Titan sub crew revealed.
Most chilling of all was the final message from the Titan to its surface ship, the Polar Prince: “All good here.”
But tragically, that was the last communication before the catastrophic implosion that killed all five aboard.
On board were Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, along with British billionaire Hamish Harding, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and veteran diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet.
They had embarked on a mission to visit the Titanic wreck, but disaster struck less than two hours into their descent.
The Titan lost contact with the Polar Prince, sparking a frantic international search effort.
Days of uncertainty followed, but hope was crushed when a debris field consistent with an implosion was discovered on June 22.
OceanGate under fire as Titan wreckage emerges.
OceanGate was a company already under fire for allegedly cutting corners on safety.
In fact, one former OceanGate director, David Lochridge, claimed during the hearings that he raised concerns about the sub’s design but was ignored.
Lochridge, who was eventually fired, said he was “dismissed on every single occasion” he voiced his doubts.
He wasn’t the only one with concerns. Other engineers also expressed fears that the Titan was being rushed into service without proper testing.
OceanGate’s practices have been widely criticized, with some experts arguing the company took massive risks in offering commercial trips to the Titanic wreck.
The sub itself was not certified by any regulatory body, raising questions about the legalities of the operation.
OceanGate was already embroiled in legal battles, including wrongful death suits from the families of the victims.
Many believe the entire disaster could have been prevented with stricter regulations and oversight.
What’s clear from the wreckage is that the Titan was in no shape to withstand the enormous pressure of the deep ocean.
The hearing, which has only just begun, aims to uncover what went wrong and hold those responsible accountable.
Testimonies have shed light on serious concerns regarding the construction of the Titan—including the fact that some parts were held together with adhesive.
The tragic implosion, and now the eerie footage, have drawn attention to OceanGate’s failure to follow standard safety protocols.
Deep-sea wreckage revealed.
The newly released video captures the Titan’s tail cone and sections of debris scattered across the ocean floor, 3,775 meters below the surface.
These images were captured just days after the implosion, during a search operation to locate the missing sub.
The new footage has reignited interest and sorrow for the doomed expedition, with viewers calling it “eerie” and “haunting.”
Many pointed out that OceanGate’s logo can still be clearly seen on pieces of the wreck, even after the implosion.
Some online commenters have noted that the intact nature of certain parts suggests just how violent and sudden the implosion must have been.
As the investigation continues, more details about the company’s alleged negligence will likely surface.
For now, the eerie footage serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in deep-sea exploration.
The families of those lost in the tragedy are seeking justice, as the world grapples with the haunting reality of this avoidable disaster.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s hearing is expected to continue for several more days, potentially revealing even more shocking details about the ill-fated mission.