The tragic fate of the missing Titanic submersible has been revealed after days of uncertainty. It has been confirmed that the vessel experienced a devastating loss of pressure, resulting in its implosion and the subsequent loss of all five passengers aboard.
The Coast Guard, in a statement released on Thursday, officially acknowledged the distressing news. Rear Admiral John Mauger of the Coast Guard announced that a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) had made a discovery approximately 1,600 feet away from the bow of the Titanic wreck on the ocean floor. The findings included fragments belonging to the submersible known as the "Titan," and it was observed that both ends of the pressure hull were located in different areas, according to Paul Hankins, the US Navy Director of Salvage Operations and Ocean Engineering.
Hankins further explained, "The presence of five distinct major debris pieces strongly indicates a catastrophic implosion of the vessel. The extreme conditions prevailing at the sea floor make it an incredibly unforgiving environment. Once we established this conclusion, we immediately notified the families affected by this tragic incident."
Admiral Mauger, commander of the First Coast Guard District, expressed his sympathy during the press conference, saying, "I can only imagine the immense pain the families have endured. It is my sincere hope that this discovery brings them some comfort during this exceptionally difficult time."
Prior to the news conference, OceanGate Expeditions, the company responsible for operating the deep-sea submersible, released a statement mourning the loss of the five men who had been on board the ill-fated vessel. The company acknowledged the profound sadness and extended its condolences to the families affected by this devastating event.
It has come to light that individuals willing to witness the wreckage of the Titanic must pay a substantial fee of up to $250,000 per person.
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