OceanGate Titantic Sub Occupants Deceased

On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard announced their belief that the five individuals who went missing during an expedition to explore the Titanic shipwreck likely experienced a “catastrophic implosion” of their vessel. Rear Adm. John Mauger of the Coast Guard informed the press that five significant pieces of debris were discovered on the ocean floor, approximately 1,600 feet away from the Titanic site. This discovery aligned with the theory of a severe loss of the pressure chamber. The Coast Guard promptly contacted the families of the passengers to express their condolences.

OceanGate, the company responsible for the expedition, had previously announced the tragic loss of the five passengers. In a statement, OceanGate honored the passengers as adventurous explorers with a deep passion for ocean exploration and preservation. The company extended their heartfelt sympathies to the families during this sorrowful time.

The distressing announcement was made four days after the tourist submersible called the Titan, measuring 21 feet, was reported missing in the vicinity of 900 miles east of Cape Cod. A large-scale search operation was initiated to locate the vessel before its occupants depleted their 96-hour supply of breathable air, which was projected to occur on Thursday morning. The submersible’s door was secured from the outside, making it impossible for those inside to open it even if they managed to reach the surface. When questioned about the possibility of recovering remains, Rear Adm. Mauger described the unforgiving conditions and stated that no current prospects existed for such a retrieval.

Source: CBS News