More than a year after the submarine Titan imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic, killing five people, an investigation has released new video of the wreck (see above) taken by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) captured the video footage using remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs). The footage shows the remains of the Titan submarine scattered at a depth of 12,000 feet (3,774 meters), offering a gruesome glimpse into the aftermath of the disaster that killed all five people aboard the small submarine.
The images show the aft dome, carbon fiber debris from the hull and elements that were once part of the mini-submarine’s structure. The release of these images is a significant step in the ongoing investigation into what caused the submarine to implode during its descent to the Titanic wreck in June 2023, the report said.
The prisoners knew nothing of danger
Experts are expected to analyze this material in detail to gain insight into the structural integrity of the submarine and what may have led to its catastrophic failure at such depths. Initial results indicate that the submarine’s occupants were unaware of the risk of implosion shortly before the accident.
Visual material also serves as evidence
The MBI’s decision to release these images aims to make the research results transparent and to provide insight into the harsh reality of deep-sea research and the associated risks.
The Coast Guard says the footage serves not only as evidence, but also as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with such expeditions.
Source: Krone
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