Footage from the depths of the ocean has revealed close-up images of the sunken Titan submersible, showing its severed tail cone on the seabed. The submersible’s implosion last year resulted in the deaths of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, French diver Paul Henry Nargeolet, and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood along with his son, Suleman. The Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation released the footage on Tuesday, 17 September, during an ongoing public hearing about the incident.
The video depicts a portion of the sub’s tail cone embedded in the sand, recorded by a remotely operated camera at a depth exceeding 3,775 metres (around 12,500 feet). The Board stated, “This video led to the conclusive evidence of the catastrophic loss of the submersible Titan and the death of all five members aboard.”
David Lochridge, a former OceanGate employee, provided startling details during a US Coast Guard hearing. Lochridge, who was OceanGate’s director of marine operations, disclosed that the company aimed to qualify a pilot in a single day, even with no prior submersible experience. He also mentioned that a PlayStation controller was used to operate the sub and noted that the Titan was the “only submersible that wasn’t fully classed” by safety agencies. Lochridge criticised Rush for his unprofessional behaviour during the voyage.
The Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has released ROV footage of the Titan submersible’s tail cone. The video provided conclusive evidence of the catastrophic loss of the submersible Titan and the death of all five members aboard.pic.twitter.com/0QsTHE8Wmd
— Mike Schuler (@MikeSchuler) September 17, 2024
Lochridge explained that his relationship with the company deteriorated in 2016 because he was outspoken about his safety concerns, which might have labelled him a troublemaker. He informed “every director within the organisation” about these issues. Despite the strained relationship, Lochridge emphasised that safety was his top priority.
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- New York Post highlights eerie new deep-sea footage revealing the sunken Titan submersible’s severed tail cone on the ocean floor, showcasing its doomed voyage in detail. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What was found in the deep-sea footage of the Titan submersible?
The footage shows the severed tail cone of the Titan submersible on the ocean floor.
When was the video of the Titan submersible released?
The video was released on Tuesday, September 17.
What was used to operate the Titan submersible?
A PlayStation controller was used to operate the Titan submersible.
Who were the victims of the Titan submersible implosion?
The victims were Stockton Rush, Hamish Harding, Paul Henry Nargeolet, Shahzada Dawood, and Suleman Dawood.
Why did David Lochridge’s relationship with OceanGate break down?
David Lochridge’s relationship with OceanGate broke down due to his outspoken safety concerns.
