The missing Titanic submersible, which had been unaccounted for several days, reportedly experienced a catastrophic loss of pressure resulting in the implosion of the vessel, tragically causing the demise of all five passengers aboard.
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Confirming the heart-wrenching news, Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger announced on Thursday that a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) had located a segment of the Titan approximately 1,600 feet from the Titanic wreck’s bow on the ocean floor.
Several significant fragments of the submersible, known as the “Titan,” were discovered in the vicinity, with each end of the pressure hull found in separate locations, as shared by Paul Hankins, the Director of Salvage Operations and Ocean Engineering for the US Navy.
“Given the immensely inhospitable conditions at the seabed, the debris recovered strongly indicates a catastrophic implosion of the vessel. Once we determined this, we promptly informed the families involved. I can only begin to fathom the immense hardship they have endured, and I hope that this discovery brings some comfort during these trying times,” expressed Mauger, the commander of the First Coast Guard District, during the press briefing.
Just moments before the conference, OceanGate Expeditions, the company responsible for operating the deep-sea submersible, released a statement mourning the loss of the five individuals aboard.
It has been reported that individuals who desire to visit the wreckage are required to pay up to $250,000 per person for the journey.