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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Investigators Were Surprised by What Survived the 'Titan' Sub Implosion That Killed 5
Multiple items, including a fully-intact pen and and Titanic stickers, were found among the wreckage of the Titan submersible, according to a new documentary A piece of a sleeve from OceanGate founder Stockton Rush, one of five people who died in the implosion, was also found among the wreckage 'There was nothing else but that,' one of the experts said in a clipSeveral surprising items were found at the bottom of the ocean after the Titan submersible imploded in 2023, officials revealed in a new documentary. It has been nearly two years since the ill-fated submersible imploded during a trip down to the site of the Titanic, killing all five people onboard the Titan, including OceanGate founder Stockton Rush. As the Coast Guard sifted through the debris — which turned into sludge after the water was removed — officials found parts of the sub, like carbon fiber, fiber glass and electronic parts, according to new documentary Implosion: The Titan Sub Disaster. But some other, surprising items were found as well. In a clip shared by Discovery on TikTok, U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Kelly Steele said that they also found a piece of Rush's sleeve that was "caked inside of sand." Inside that sleeve was 'an ink pen, business cards and stickers for the Titanic," the official added. 'There was nothing else but that. But each one of those pieces, even the pen, was still intact,' Steele said. "It hadn't been broken. All of this debris. All of these things shattered, but his pen was still intact." Debris from the Titan submersible was recovered from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean days after the implosion in June 2023. Photos from the efforts showed crews pulling multiple crumpled pieces of metal from the water. Photos were also taken by a remotely operated vehicle of the submersible's wreckage at the bottom of the ocean, including one of the vessel's tail cone embedded into the seabed more than 12,000 feet below the water's surface. The photo from the Atlantic Ocean was presented by the U.S. Coast Guard officials last fall as part of a hearing into the tragedy. An animated video that detailed what is known about the Titan's final dive, including how it went into the water from the Polar Prince, its support ship, was also shown at the hearing. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a noted explorer known for his work with the Titanic who was on the Titan when it imploded, is believed to have sent the sub's final messages to the Polar Prince. The Polar Prince asked the Titan for a status report after informing the submersible, 'I need better comms from you,' to which the Titan replied, 'yes.' The Titan confirmed that they could see the support shit on its display, adding 'all good here' at 10:15 a.m. About a half hour later, at 10:47 a.m., the Titan sent another message that it had "dropped two wts,' referring to its weights, but lost contact with the surface seconds after. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. During the hearing, Former OceanGate contractor Tym Catterson testified that he believed the passengers were not aware of the danger that awaited them in their last moments. "What I found and what I feel is that the implosion happened instantaneously," Catterson testified. "The people in there, they had no idea this was coming,' Chatterson added. "As a matter of fact, they were probably happy to say they were all waiting to see the Titanic when this happened." The Coast Guard is expected to publish a final report on the findings from the investigation later this year. "We again offer our deepest condolences to the families of those who died on June 18, 2023, and to all those impacted by the tragedy," an OceanGate spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a new statement. "After the tragedy occurred, OceanGate permanently wound down its operations and focused its resources on fully cooperating with the investigations being conducted by the United States Coast Guard and the NTSB." Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster is currently available to stream on Max and Discovery+. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why did it happen? Could it have been prevented? BBC iPlayer has just got Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster about the catastrophe that shocked the world
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. BBC iPlayer has just added Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, which is also being shown today [Tuesday, May 27] on BBC Two at 9 pm. Two years ago, the world watched in horror as a frantic search and rescue mission was launched for the Titan submersible, which had been diving 13,000 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean as part of a tourist expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. On board were 19-year-old Strathclyde University student Suleman Dawood and his father, Shahzada, 48. Their fellow crew members were businessman Hamish Harding, expert submariner Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and the inventor of Titan, Stockton Rush. Just an hour and 33 minutes into the voyage, however, the submersible lost contact with its surface ship, the Polar Prince. Four frenetic days unfolded in an attempt to locate it, until the US Coast Guard confirmed the five crew had died in a catastrophic implosion. Now, BBC iPlayer's documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster hears from Christine Dawood, who was waiting on board the Polar Prince when she learned the fate of her husband and son. "The moment we knew they'd found debris and there were no survivors, my daughter Alina and I went on deck," says Dawood, from Surrey. "Until that moment we'd had hope. We took some cushions with us and just sat there looking out at the ocean. We were both crying." With unprecedented access to the Marine Board Investigation, as well as previously unseen footage from Titan's previous dives, the documentary reveals how the submersible had equipment issues leading up to the disaster. Not only that, but Stockton Rush, the founder and CEO of OceanGate, which built, owned and operated Titan, had openly boasted about breaking rules. So could the implosion have been prevented? "In hindsight, would I have wanted them not to go? Absolutely, but I can't really say I'd have denied them an opportunity like that," says Dawood. "Sometimes I still don't believe it. The possibility of Titan imploding never crossed our minds. "To lose a husband is terrible, but no parent should have to grieve for their child. It's unnatural. All of a sudden your purpose, your identity, is ripped away from you." Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster is on BBC iPlayer now.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster' online and on TV for FREE
"Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster is a powerful hour long documentary that explores the fatal voyage of the Titan in 2023. Here's how to watch "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" premieres on Tuesday, May 27 at 9 p.m. BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. • WATCH FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K. restricted)• Unblock BBC iPlayer — Use NordVPN (risk-free trial) This offers a chilling and meticulously detailed account of the deep-sea tragedy that captured the world's attention. With exclusive access to recordings, expert analysis and never-before-seen footage, it pieces together the events that led to the implosion of OceanGate's submersible. Included within is real-time audio from the support vessel, the Polar Prince, including the ominous sound believed to be the moment the sub failed. Through interviews with industry experts and former OceanGate insiders, the documentary will not only explore the tragic loss of life, but the controversial design choices as well. Read on to find out where to watch "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" online anywhere across the world. "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" premieres on BBC Two at 9 p.m. BST on Tuesday, May 27. However, you can now stream "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" live and on-demand on BBC iPlayer for FREE with a valid U.K. tv license. New user? Sign up to BBC iPlayer: Use your email and a U.K. postcode (e.g. W12 7RU). If you're outside the U.K. when "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" is airing, you can use a VPN to unblock the iPlayer geo-restriction and watch your favorite British TV shows from anywhere. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" on BBC iPlayer? As mentioned, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) could be the solution. The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for reality TV fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market – read our NordVPN review to find out why. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual BBC stream, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" 2025 online as if you were in the U.K.. As yet, "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" is not available in the U.S.. Britbox however could stream it in the future with the streaming service the home of British content in the U.S.. A Britbox subscription costs $8.99/month or $89.99 for a year. U.K. citizen visiting the States? You can download a VPN to watch "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" whilst you are out of the country.. Unfortunately, it is a similar outcome in Canada as in the U.S.. "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" could become available to watch in Canada on Britbox in the future, with a subscription costing CA$10.99 monthly or CA$109.99 annually. However, Brits traveling in Canada can catch the show online on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. In Australia, "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" hasn't found a home. Brits traveling Down Under can still catch "Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" online on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN like NordVPN. 'Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster' (59 Minutes) When the Titan sub imploded on a dive to the Titanic, the world watched in shock. A major investigation was launched. With unprecedented access to investigators and exclusive new evidence, this documentary explores whether this was more than a tragic accident. Why did it happen? Could it have been prevented? Everything you need – including documentaries like "The Settlers", "Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd" and "Tribe with Bruce Parry". We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Titan submarine boss denounced as 'psychopath' risking lives for fame
Former employees of the firm behind the Titanic submarine disaster, OceanGate, have come forward with shock accusations about the boss behind the concept, labelling him a 'psychopath' The chief executive behind the Titan submarine that imploded during a deep sea tour has been branded a "psychopath" by his former employees following a bombshell new documentary. Stockton Rush, 61, died during the OceanGate disaster in June 2023. The tour company was known for sending thrill-seekers 3,800m down to see the Titanic shipwreck - a two hour trip in the murky waters, which former staff deemed as unsafe. Just 90 minutes into the journey, five people were tragically killed as the submarine imploded under water. British adventurer Hamish Harding and father and son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood were named as the victims onboard. French national Paul-Henri Nargeolet also died. The deep-sea vessel was on an expedition to the Titanic wreckage around 435 miles south of St John's, Newfoundland, when it lost contact with the tour operator an hour and 45 minutes into the two-hour descent, with the vessel reported missing eight hours after communication was lost. After days of searching, wreckage from the submersible was recovered from the ocean floor near the Titanic. Now, a new Netflix documentary has revealed the timeline of events leading up to the disaster and explained that staff were concerned about the idea. The chief pilot of OceanGate, David Lochridge, was fired when his inspection report highlighed several safety risks. He previously said that Rush "wanted fame" to "fuel his ego". And that wasn't the only negative feedback about the boss. According to former engineering director, Tony Nissen, Rush was a "borderline psychopath". Nissen was the lead engineer on the Titan sub and had previously explained that he had felt pressure to get it operating. Nissen had refused to step foot on the submarine a few years ago. 'I'm not getting in it,' he told Rush at the time. OceanGate suspended all tours and operations following the incident. This comes after a BBC documentary revealed the chilling moment when the Titan submersible imploded on its descent. It is caught on a camera from support ship the Polar Prince, which was being manned by Wendy Rush, the wife of Rush. The new footage, from June 2023, was obtained by the US Coast Guard for its ongoing investigation into the disaster and shows Wendy hearing the sound of the implosion and wondering what it was. Initially she asks with a nervous smile: "What was that bang?" A moment later she receives a text message informing her that the Titan has 'dropped two weights' which leads her to believe that all is well and the dive is proceeding as expected. But the text had taken a few moments to arrive, and had actually been sent before the implosion, which killed all five passengers instantly.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Video footage shows the moment OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's wife heard the apparent sound of the Titan sub imploding
New video shows the moment the wife of the late OceanGate CEO heard the apparent sound of the Titan sub imploding. "What was that bang?" Wendy Rush said after a slamming noise could be heard through a monitor on the sub's support ship. All five passengers on the sub were killed as it descended to view the Titanic wreck in June 2023. Video footage released by the US Coast Guard shows the moment the wife of the late OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush heard the apparent sound of the Titan submersible imploding. In the video, Wendy Rush, a director at the ocean tourism company — which has since suspended all operations — can be seen attempting to contact the sub from the Polar Prince support vessel when a loud slamming sound can be heard through her monitor. "What was that bang?" she said, before receiving a message saying the sub had dropped two weights, seeming to give her the impression the trip was going to plan. Analysts say the message may have been sent shortly before the sub imploded but a delay may have caused it to come through later. The Titan sub imploded while descending to view the wreckage of the Titanic in the North Atlantic Ocean in June 2023, killing all five people on board. The Titan lost communication with the Polar Prince around one hour and 45 minutes into its dive, sparking a frantic search effort involving US, Canadian, and French rescuers. The vessel's wreckage was discovered by a remotely operated vehicle four days after it went missing, around 500 meters (roughly 1,640 feet) from the bow of the Titanic, per the Coast Guard. OceanGate cofounder Stockton Rush, pilot and adventurer Hamish Harding, businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and former French Navy diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet were the passengers in the vessel. OceanGate charged up to $250,000 per ticket to see the Titanic, which lies at a depth of around 12,500 feet. A passenger waiver form for the Titan viewed by Business Insider in 2023 said the sub had successfully completed "as few as 13" out of 90 dives to the depth of the Titanic. A new Netflix documentary scheduled to be released in June will take a closer look at what caused the tragedy. Read the original article on Business Insider
