The mangled wreckage of the doomed Titan sub was seen for the first time Wednesday — 10 days after it imploded, killing all five passengers on a deep-sea tour of the Titanic.
Several large chunks of the submersible were hauled ashore, lifted by crane from the recovery ship after it docked in Canada.
Despite attempts to keep it covered, photos appeared to show mangled electronics — as well as the nose cone with its distinctive circular window, Canada Press said.
The debris was recovered by US-based Pelagic Research Services, which said its crew on the Horizon Arctic has been “working around the clock now for ten days” through “physical and mental challenges.”
They used specialized remote-controlled vehicles to find the shattered sub about 12,500 feet underwater and several hundred feet away from the Titanic wreckage that it was on its way to explore.
Mangled wreckage from the Titan sub was finally hauled ashore Wednesday, 10 days after it imploded. AP
The Titan’s porthole is clearly seen. Reuters
Stockton Rush peers out of the porthole on the Titan submersible while testing it in the Bahamas, May 2018. Becky Kagan Schott
Crews were seen lifting several chunks of the wreckage off the recovery boat. AP“Bravo, and welcome back, team! You have made all of us extremely proud of the job you performed flawlessly,” the company said.
The debris will be examined as part of US and Canadian investigations into the tragedy.
Officials believe the Titan suffered a “catastrophic implosion” soon into its dive on Father’s Day.
The debris was recovered by Pelagic Research Services. AP
On June 18th, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during its descent to the wreck of the Titanic, in the North Atlantic Ocean. Becky Kagan Schott / OceanGate Expeditions
The submersible debris will be studied as part of the Canadian and American investigations into the implosion. Paul Daly/The Canadian Press via AP
Officials believe the Titan suffered a “catastrophic implosion” during the descent. Paul Daly/The Canadian Press via AP
All five onboard were killed, including captain and Titan CEO Stockton Rush (second from right). AP
The Horizon Arctic ship, carrying Titan debris, returns to St. John’s harbor, Newfoundland, Canada. REUTERSIt was piloted by Titan sub-CEO Stockton Rush, 61, who has since faced mounting controversy for seemingly ignoring major safety concerns while allowing wealthy tourists to pay $250,000 each for the trip.
He died alongside French Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, British billionaire Hamish Harding, 58, prominent Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his 19-year-old son, Sulaiman Dawood.
US and Canadian authorities are investigating the tragedy.
