A few months ago, the entire world was intrigued by the news of a lost submarine that had embarked on an ambitious mission: to explore the wreck of the Titanic. A dramatic twist happened and soon, this adventure turned into a baffling mystery. Would you like to know how this enigma ended? Read on to find out what happened.
Titanic Submarine: The Expedition That Began With Hope for Five Passengers
The journey of the Oceangate submarine attempting to reach the Titanic presented itself as a fascinating opportunity to explore one of the most iconic remains on the seabed: the Titanic.
He Titanic, the British passenger liner that embodied the pinnacle of naval engineering of its time, sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic on 15 April 1912 after striking an iceberg during its maiden voyage. One of the worst maritime disasters in peacetime, the wreck remained unreachable for over 70 years until its remains were discovered in 1985. about 400 nautical miles (740 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaSince then, the depths of the North Atlantic have been the scene of numerous research and recovery expeditions. One of the most recent players in this odyssey is the Titan submersible, a high-tech vessel operated by OceanGate. At 6.7 metres long, weighing 9.52 tonnes and equipped with attached thrusters for all-round travel, Titan is a pioneering vehicle in underwater exploration.
However, things did not go as expected and the submarine ended up lost, unleashing a chain of alarming events and capturing the attention of international news.
What exactly happened to the Titan? How could such an advanced and modern submarine be lost? And what does it mean for a submarine to “implode”?
The Day the Submarine Was Lost with Five Passengers
The expedition to the wreck of the Titanic set sail from St. John's, Newfoundland on June 16, aboard the research and expedition vessel MV Polar Prince. The vessel arrived at the dive site on June 17, beginning operations the following day at 9 a.m. The submarine had begun its descent towards the seabed
During the first hour and a half of the dive everything seemed to be going well with the expedition sending constant signals to the surface, The Titan submarine maintained communication with the Polar Prince every 15 minutes. However, communication ceased After a check-in at 11:47 a.m. at one point, contact was lost. The submersible had been scheduled to resurface at 6:10 p.m. At 6:35 p.m., authorities were notified of the incident. According to the Halifax Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, the Titan was reported overdue at around 9:13 p.m. From here, the expedition that was to be a historic voyage to the Titanic became a search and rescue effort for the missing submarine. On June 19, search missions were launched for the submersible and the five people on board 900 nautical miles (1,700 km) off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Why is it so difficult to find a lost submarine? The oceans are vast and deep, and the exact location of the submarine based only on the last signal can be difficult to determine once contact is lost. In addition, extreme conditions on the sea floor, such as high pressure and low temperatures, can make the search even more complicated by compromising the safety of those searching for the Oceangate submarine.
What is a Submarine Implosion?
This is where the possibility of implosion comes in. This scary-sounding term is a real possibility when a submarine is at extreme depths. Implosion occurs when the external pressure on the submarine’s hull exceeds its strength, causing the submarine to collapse or “implode.” If this were to be the case, rescuing the lost submarine would become even more difficult.
So there was an implosion in this case? Is that the reason the submarine was lost?
Lost Submarine Latest News: The End of the Mystery
The mystery of the missing submarine finally came to an end when search and rescue teams found the wreckage of the submarine. After weeks of intense searching and speculation, it was confirmed that the submarine had sadly imploded, confirming the worst suspicions.
How did they find the missing submarine?
A Canadian ROV (remotely operated vehicle) from the MV Horizon Arctic arrived at the seabed and began searching for the missing submersible. At 13:18 (15:48 UTC), the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northeast announced that Horizon Arctic's ROV had found a debris field near the Titanic wreck, with a press conference scheduled for 16:30 (19:00 UTC). The debris found was later confirmed to be from the submersible.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the loss of the submersible due to the implosion of the pressure chamber and said parts of the Titan had been found on the seabed, approximately 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the Titanic's bow.
The Coast Guard then suggested that the pressure capsule implosion likely occurred while the submersible was passing through the water column, and that the implosion (which lasted approximately 40 milliseconds) likely took place before the start of rescue operations, since highly sensitive sonar buoys They did not detect any acoustic signals indicative of an implosion during their deployment..
Hours later, it was publicly reported that a US Navy acoustic system had detected a sound anomaly on Sunday, June 18, the day the dive began. It was likely the sound of the Titan imploding underwater, information that was shared from the beginning with the authorities in charge of the rescue mission.
When a high-pressure structure, such as a submarine or submersible, fails and sinks, a characteristic sound is generated. The pressure of the surrounding water causes a rapid compression of the air inside the vessel, creating a shock wave that can be detected by acoustic sensors.
The discovery allowed experts to better understand what had happened. It seems that the submarine was in a high-pressure zone when a technical failure occurred. This caused the submarine to lose control, leading to the tragic implosion.
Reflections on the Lost Submarine
The incident of the submarine lost in its attempt to reach the Titanic reminds us of the challenges and risks of exploring the depths of our oceans. It also highlights the need to advance our technologies and safety strategies in underwater exploration.
As we look back on this incident and reflect on what happened, it is important not to lose sight of the spirit of exploration and discovery that drove this expedition in the first place. It is this spirit that pushes us to learn more about our world, even when we face challenges and obstacles along the way.
Despite this tragic incident, underwater exploration will continue, in the hope that lessons learned from this event can help prevent future tragedies.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this story, now you know what happened to that lost submarine that was trying to see the Titanic and the importance of underwater expeditions in exploring and understanding our world. And as always, keep following the latest news to stay up to date with everything that is happening in the world of underwater exploration.
THIS WAS THE SUBMERSIBLE TITAN
A video posted on the social media of the company OceanGate shows What was the submarine that imploded like? as they descended into the depths of the North Atlantic to visit the wreck of the Titanic.
@oceangateofficial Everyone was brave on every trip, they wanted to do something, and see this piece of history that is at the very bottom of the ocean. History brought us together. Every day we overcome challenges, fly into space, create new opportunities. We support all of you who took part in the missions, rescue teams and crew families 🙏🏻 #oceangate #titan #titanic ♬ A sad but beautiful chorus like a church funeral – Kurippertronixxx
Who are the 5 missing crew members of the submarine that went to explore the Titanic?
The OceanGate Expeditions company confirmed the identity of four of the five members of the submarine “Titan”,
Who are the missing crew members of the Titan submarine?
Shahzada and Suleman Dawood
Shahzada Dawood is 48 years old and is a British businessman from one of the richest families in Pakistan.
Although he was born in the Asian sovereign state, he moved to the United Kingdom where he earned a law degree from the University of Buckingham.
He currently resides in Surrey, south of London, with his family: his wife, Christine, and their two children, Alina and Suleman, 19, was also travelling on the Titan.
Dawood is a member of the SETI Institute in California, whose mission is to explore, understand and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe,
Besides, is a member of the British Asian Trust Founders Circle, whose president is King Charles III.
Through a statement published this Tuesday, The Dawood family confirmed that Shahzada and her son, Suleman, embarked on the trip to visit the wreck of the Titanic.
“We are very grateful for the concern shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to ask everyone to pray for their safety while ensuring the family’s privacy at this time,” they said.
Hamish Harding
Harding is explorer and space touristHe resides in the United Arab Emirates and is the founder of the Action Group and President of Action Aviation, an aviation sales and operations services company based in Dubai.
Graduated in Natural Sciences and Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, The businessman has been passionate about the sky and space since he was young, which is why he became a pilot and parachutist.
In 2022, he was honored as one of the Living Legends of Aviation and is a board member of The Explorers Club, a renowned international club of explorers and scientists.
Harding has traveled to Antarctica several times. On one such occasion, in 2016, He accompanied former astronaut Buzz Aldrin when he became the oldest person to reach the South Pole at 86 years old.
In 2017, he collaborated with luxury travel company White Desert to introduce the first scheduled private jet service to Antarctica.
In June 2022, he traveled aboard the New Shepard on a suborbital flight as part of the NS-21 mission of Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' company.
Harding holds three Guinness records: In 2019, he made the fastest circumnavigation of the globe via the poles by plane; and in 2021, together with American Victor Vescovo, he broke two records for distance and duration at maximum ocean depth by descending to around 11,000 metres in the Mariana Trench.
According to a post on social media by his company, Action Aviation, and his stepson, Brian Szasz, Harding had boarded the plane on Sunday.
Paul-Henry Nargeolet
The former commander of the French Navy and explorer He is the most experienced of the entire crew as far as the Titanic is concerned.The BBC confirmed that the researcher is on board the submarine.
In 1986 he joined the French Institute for Research and Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer) and a year later led the first Titanic recovery expeditionFrom then on, he devoted many years of his life to exploring the depths surrounding the legendary ocean liner.
As director of underwater research for Experiential Media Group and RMS Titanic, He is considered an authority on the historic shipwreck that occurred in 1912.
In this regard, he completed 35 dives and supervised the recovery of 5,000 objects, including a 20-ton section of the Titanic's hull known as the “big piece” which is now on display in Las Vegas, United States.
In 2010, he led an advanced expedition that created the first comprehensive survey map of the Titanic using high-resolution sonar., which produced 3D images of the bow, stern and debris scattered on the seabed.
The identity not confirmed
While it has not yet been officially confirmed, The fifth missing person is believed to be the president of OceanGate Expeditions, The American Stockton Rush.
In addition to being the owner of the manned submarine company for rental and scientific research, is recognized in the world of maritime space exploration.
Rush began his career in the skies, becoming the world's youngest transport jet pilot at just 19 years old in 1981. Three years later he joined McDonnell Douglas as a flight test engineer on the F-15 program.
His experience in the aerospace industry and His passion for the oceans crystallized in the founding of OceanGate in 2009.
In 2012, he co-founded the OceanGate Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing marine technology, science, history and archaeology.
In 1989 he built an experimental Glasair III aircraft which continues to fly to this day.
He also created a two-person submarine by modifying a Kittredge K-350 model.
Since its creation in 2009, OceanGate Expedition has succeeded in creating devices capable of reaching depths of 4,000 and 6,000 meters.
THE SUBMERGIBLE WAS CONTROLLED WITH A VIDEO GAME JOYSTICK
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush said in an interview broadcast on American television that the Titan submersible It was controlled with a gamer joystick that can be purchased for less than $30,000.
THIS IS NAUTILUS, THE UNDERWATER ROBOT THAT WORKED IN THE SEARCH FOR THE TITAN
He Nautilus It is an underwater robot made mostly of titanium, weighing around 19.5 tons and with dimensions of 8 meters long, 2.7 meters wide and 3.8 meters high; and its internal diameter is 2.1 meters.
This robot ship was designed for a crew of three and has three portholes with a diameter of 12 centimeters for good visibility. It is a deep sea mini-submarine capable of reaching depths of 6,000 meters, allowing it to explore the seabed in a 97%.
WHAT THE MISSING SUBMARINE LOOKED LIKE INSIDE
The Titan weighed more than 10 tons and was made of carbon fiber and titanium. Inside it was very small, according to David Pogue, a CBS correspondent who took part in a Titan trip to the Titanic last year.
It only had one bathroom and no seats., that's why the passengers - who could be 5 at most - had to sit on the floor with your legs crossed. And according to Rush, the CEO of OceanGate who also died inside the ship, It had no windows except the porthole. through which passengers see the Titanic.
“The quarters are cramped — warm near the water’s surface and almost freezing cold at depth,” said Aaron Newman, an investor in OceanGate who went aboard Titanic in 2021. He added that crew members can sit on a low ledge inside the ship to look out through the porthole.
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