U.S. Coast Guard Releases First Video of Titan Submarine Wreckage
The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has unveiled the first video footage of the wreckage of the Titan submarine, which tragically imploded during its expedition to explore the Titanic wreck site.
While initial images of the wreckage had previously surfaced, this new footage offers a more detailed view of the debris. Captured using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), the video reveals the submarine’s tail cone submerged deep in the ocean, visibly torn apart with wires and cables protruding.
The footage not only showcases the tail cone but also highlights wires, electronic equipment, pressure gauges, and other debris scattered across the ocean floor. Notably, the logo of OceanGate, the company behind the ill-fated submersible, is visible on one piece of wreckage.
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This video was presented during a two-week hearing initiated on September 16 by the Coast Guard Committee to investigate the causes of the submarine’s disaster and to recommend safety measures. Over the course of the hearings, testimony from 24 witnesses, including many former OceanGate employees, will be recorded. The proceedings also revealed the Titan’s last communication, which stated, “All is well here.”
The Titan submarine disappeared on June 18, 2024, while en route to view the wreck of the Titanic, which sank in 1912. Tragically, none of the five passengers aboard—two of whom were Pakistani—survived. Each passenger had paid $250,000 for this unique opportunity to explore the Titanic site, resting deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
On June 22, it was confirmed that the submarine had imploded, and potential human remains were later discovered at the wreckage site. Constructed from fiber and titanium, the Titan was operated using a video game controller. The findings from the wreckage and details surrounding the implosion have raised significant concerns about the risks associated with deep-sea expeditions.
