OceanGate Expeditions released a statement four days after the Titanic began its maiden dive, providing an update on the tragic incident.
Four days after the Titanic’s first dive, OceanGate Expeditions released a statement.
The submarine began its first descent toward the wreckage of the Titanic on Sunday morning, as documented by various news sources over the past few days. There were five adventure seekers on board the deep-sea submarine.
British millionaire Hamish Harding, one of the passengers, revealed in text messages that he was aware of the dangers and dangers of what he was about to undergo. The 58-year-old millionaire wrote to his friend, former NASA astronaut Colonel Terry Virts: “Hey, we’re going out tomorrow, looks good, the weather is bad, so this is what they’ve been waiting for.”
Why are they not going to where these banging sounds are coming from??? The crew is no doubt banging on the submerisble to help them locate them!https://t.co/MZKIGVpvG7
— OneBadKittyKat (@Poopchik) June 21, 2023
Sadly, the submarine lost contact with its support ship about an hour and 45 minutes after the first dive and has been missing ever since. There was only enough oxygen inside the submarine for about 96 hours due to its modest size.
The submarine is believed to have run out of oxygen this morning. OceanGate now believes everyone inside has died.
According to a statement from OceanGate: “We now believe that our CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding and Paul-Henri Nargeolet have sadly lost their lives.”
These individuals were true explorers who had a strong sense of adventure and a strong desire to explore and preserve the waters of the globe. Our thoughts are with these five people and each of their families during this terrible time. We mourn their passing and the loss of the happiness they offered to all who knew them.
The Titan, as the submarine was called, reportedly “exploded on descent and debris landed on the sea floor near the wreckage of the Titanic,” according to the Coast Guard.
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The youngest on board was Suleman Dawood. He is only 19 years old.
The statement follows reports that a “debris field” was uncovered during the search during the rescue operation. According to CNN, the debris field was subsequently “determined to be the outer body of the submarine.”
About 500 meters from the bow of the Titanic, it was on the ocean floor. We send our condolences and prayers to the families of the deceased.
The incident serves as a poignant reminder of the inherent risks involved in exploration, especially in the unforgiving depths of the ocean. It emphasizes the need for careful planning, strict security measures, and constant vigilance to ensure the well-being of explorers and the preservation of human life.
The ocean holds countless mysteries and wonders, but it also demands respect and caution. The loss of these adventurers is a stark reminder of the challenges of pushing the boundaries of human exploration. Their memory will live on as a testament to their passion, bravery, and the indelible mark they left on the world of deep exploration.