The US Coast Guard has unveiled a chilling audio recording, reportedly capturing the acoustic signature of the Titan submersible’s implosion, which occurred during a Titanic exploration on June 18, 2023. The recording was made by a passive acoustic device from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stationed approximately 1450 kilometres from the incident’s location.
Tragically, all five individuals aboard—OceanGate’s CEO Stockton Rush, British businessman Hamish Harding, and the Dawood family, comprising Shahzada and his son Suleman—were confirmed dead following the wreck’s discovery. The audio is part of an ongoing investigation coordinated by the Coast Guard’s Marine Board into OceanGate and the catastrophic failure of the Titan.
In September, an extensive investigation took place, involving detailed testimony and analysis from various witnesses and experts, spotlighting serious concerns about the company and the costly nature of its dives, priced at around US$250,000 each. The Titan lost communication with its support vessel on the day of the incident, leading to a significant search and rescue operation in the fraught waters southeast of Newfoundland. Authorities have determined that the vessel suffered a devastating implosion due to the extreme underwater pressure. Moreover, remains believed to be those of the passengers were discovered near the wreckage, with DNA testing confirming their identities.