In a solemn operation, the U.S. Coast Guard has successfully salvaged the remains of the ill-fated submarine Titan, which tragically exploded while en route to explore the Titanic shipwreck. The devastating incident claimed the lives of all five crew members aboard, leaving a deep void in the Atlantic Ocean’s depths.
The rescue mission, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, served as a follow-up to initial recovery efforts undertaken nearly 1,600 feet (488 meters) beneath the Titanic’s resting place. The operation, completed last Wednesday, revealed the intact aft portion of the submarine, measuring 22 feet (6.7 meters) in length.
Investigators believe that Titan suffered a catastrophic explosion during its descent into the deep waters of the North Atlantic on June 18th.
The search began several days after the disappearance of submarine Titan, garnering worldwide attention. The submersible was on a mission to observe the British passenger ship that tragically sank in 1912.
Earlier, the Coast Guard had recovered presumed human remains alongside parts of the Titan, following the identification of the wreckage field at a depth of 12,500 feet (3,800 meters).
The materials have been offloaded at an unnamed port. The Coast Guard’s Marine Investigation Council continues its analysis and witness interviews as part of an upcoming public hearing regarding the tragedy.
Since the incident, the operating company, Ocean Jet, has ceased its operations. Among the casualties of the internal explosion was Stockton Rash, the submarine’s captain and the company’s CEO.
