New Video Emerges from Support Ship of Titan Submersible Incident

CONCORD, N.H. — U.S. Coast Guard officials are investigating the 2023 disappearance of the Titan, an experimental submersible that imploded while en route to the Titanic wreckage. Recently, they released a video captured from a support ship during the critical moment when the sound of the implosion reached the ocean’s surface.

The Titan vanished on June 18, 2023, prompting a five-day search that ultimately confirmed the deaths of all five passengers on board. Those lost in the tragedy included Stockton Rush, CEO of the company that created the Titan, British explorer Hamish Harding, French diver Paul Henri Nargeolet, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, and his 19-year-old son, Suleman Dawood.

The Coast Guard’s investigation remains ongoing, particularly concerning the safety protocols of private deep-sea exploration. Some experts have raised concerns about the Titan’s unconventional design and the creator’s choice to resist independent safety assessments.

In the released video, Wendy Rush, Stockton’s wife, can be seen alongside OceanGate employee Gary Foss, monitoring the submersible’s descent from the Polar Prince support ship. As a faint sound reminiscent of a closing door is heard, Wendy asks, “What was that bang?” Later, Foss notes, “We’ve lost tracking,” suggesting the tragic event had occurred.

This video has reignited discussions about private underwater travel and safety regulations in the industry.

As investigations continue, the emphasis remains on ensuring future expeditions are conducted under stricter safety measures to prevent a repeat of this tragic incident.