Titan Sub Implosion: Support Ship Footage Reveals Key Moment & Warnings

Titan Sub Implosion: Footage Reveals Key Moment

New footage from the Titan submersible's support ship has surfaced, revealing the harrowing moment the vessel was lost. The recording captures the sound believed to be the sub's implosion during its fatal dive to the Titanic wreck in June 2023, resulting in the death of all five passengers, including Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush.

The Moment of Loss

The US Coast Guard (USCG) obtained the footage as part of their investigation. It shows Wendy Rush, the wife of Stockton Rush, reacting with concern to a loud bang, asking, "What was that bang?" Investigators now believe this sound was the Titan imploding under immense pressure.

Warnings and Hull Failure

The USCG investigation further revealed that the submersible's carbon fiber hull showed signs of weakness a year before the disaster. During a prior dive, the hull experienced delamination, where the carbon fiber layers began to separate.

Prior Concerns and Aftermath

Before the fatal voyage, deep sea experts and former Oceangate employees voiced serious concerns about the Titan's design and the absence of independent safety certification. The choice of carbon fiber for the hull was a major point of contention, as the material is known to be unreliable under extreme pressure. The USCG's final report aims to shed light on the factors that led to the tragedy and to prevent similar incidents in the future. Christine Dawood, who tragically lost her husband and son in the implosion, has spoken about the profound impact of the event on her life.