The images, taken for the first time since the incident, reveal the debris of the ill-fated craft, which tragically claimed the lives of five individuals.
The remnants of the Titan submersible were unloaded from a vessel in St. John's Harbor in Newfoundland, Canada, on Wednesday. The pieces, visibly damaged under immense pressure, bore the scars of the sub's fatal descent, ranging from dents to complete crumpling.
June 29, 2023
In the wake of the sub's catastrophic implosion, which occurred one hour and 45 minutes into its descent towards the Titanic wreckage, the U.S. Coast Guard has been diligently working to recover debris from the craft. Among the victims of this devastating incident were prominent figures such as U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son duo Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood, and French mariner Paul-Henry Nargeolet.
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OceanGate had offered tourists the opportunity to explore the legendary Titanic wreckage for a hefty price tag of $250,000 per ticket. However, legal experts assert that the families of those aboard the ill-fated submersible have no legal recourse to sue the company.
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In the days following the incident, a desperate search ensued, fueled by the hope that the passengers might still be alive, sustained by the 96 hours' worth of oxygen stored within the craft. However, on June 22, debris from the submersible was discovered, confirming the heartbreaking news that all those aboard had perished.
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