Titan submersible suffered ‘catastrophic implosion’
The Titan submersible, which disappeared after setting off to tour the wreckage of the Titanic on Sunday, experienced a “catastrophic implosion,” US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
“This morning, an ROV, or remote-operated vehicle from the vessel Horizon Arctic discovered the tail cone of the Titan submersible approximately 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic on the seafloor,” Mauger stated. “The ROV subsequently found additional debris. In consultation with experts from within the unified command, the debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber.”
The Titan is a 22-foot long, 20,000-pound submersible owned by OceanGate Expeditions, a Titanic…
By: Emma Roth
Title: Titan submersible suffered ‘catastrophic implosion’
Sourced From: www.theverge.com/2023/6/22/23770260/titanic-tour-titan-submersible-catastrophic-implosion-oceangate
Published Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:06:26 +0000
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