The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has released the first video of the wreckage of the Titan submarine, which tragically imploded while on a voyage to explore the Titanic wreck site.
Previously, the first images of the wreck had surfaced, but this new footage provides a closer look at the debris. In the video, the submarine’s tail cone can be seen submerged deep in the ocean, torn apart in the middle with wires and cables visibly protruding.
The video was captured using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and shows not only the tail cone but also wires, electronic equipment, pressure gauges, and other debris scattered across the ocean floor.
The wreckage is seen strewn across the seabed, and the logo of OceanGate, the company responsible for the ill-fated submersible, is visible on one section. This footage was presented during a two-week-long hearing held by the Coast Guard Committee, which began on September 16, to investigate the causes of the submarine’s disaster and to recommend safety measures.
During the hearing, testimony from 24 witnesses, including many former OceanGate employees, will be recorded. The proceedings also revealed the last message sent from the Titan, which read, “All is well here.”
The Titan submarine tragically disappeared on June 18, 2024, while on an expedition to view the wreck of the Titanic, which sank in 1912. Five passengers, including two Pakistanis, were aboard the submarine. Unfortunately, none survived the disaster. Each of the passengers had paid $250,000 for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the Titanic wreck site, which rests deep in the Atlantic Ocean.
It was confirmed on June 22 that the submarine had imploded, and possible human remains were later found at the wreckage site. The Titan, constructed from fiber and titanium, was operated using a video game controller. The wreckage’s discovery and details of the implosion have shed light on the potential risks of deep-sea expeditions.
