A chilling revelation from the ill-fated Titan submersible expedition has emerged during a U.S. Coast Guard hearing. Breitbart News reported that one of the final text messages sent by the Titan's crew before their tragic demise had been disclosed.
The message, which simply stated "all good here," was revealed during what is expected to be a two-week hearing investigating the June 2023 incident.
The hearing, taking place in North Charleston, South Carolina, is part of the Coast Guard's highest level of marine casualty investigation.
It aims to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the implosion of the submersible, which claimed the lives of five individuals during an expedition to view the Titanic wreckage.
The text message, sent from the Titan to the support ship Polar Prince, provides a haunting glimpse into the crew's final moments. It was presented as part of a visual recreation during the hearing, offering investigators and the public a stark reminder of the tragedy.
Coast Guard representatives also revealed that the Titan's hull had never undergone third-party inspections. Furthermore, the submersible had been left exposed to weather and other elements while in storage for several months prior to the fatal expedition.
These revelations raise questions about the safety protocols and maintenance procedures employed by OceanGate, the company responsible for the Titan submersible.
The hearing has brought to light previous concerns about the Titan's safety. According to reports, the submersible had experienced over 100 equipment problems in the years leading up to the incident.
In February, a recording of mysterious banging noises echoing through the Atlantic Ocean shortly after contact with the Titan was lost came to light. These sounds, heard by searchers two days after losing contact with the submersible, added to the mystery surrounding the tragic event.
The five individuals who lost their lives in the Titan tragedy were OceanGate co-founder Stockton Rush, Titanic explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Shahzada Dawood, his 19-year-old son Suleman Dawood, and British adventurer Hamish Harding.
The ongoing Marine Board of Investigation is expected to submit recommendations to the Coast Guard's commandant upon conclusion of the hearing. These recommendations may influence future regulations and safety protocols for deep-sea exploration vessels.
In October 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that additional "presumed human remains" were recovered from the ocean floor following the submersible's implosion. This discovery added another layer of solemnity to the ongoing investigation.
The revelation of the Titan crew's final text message has provided a poignant insight into the tragic submersible expedition. The U.S. Coast Guard hearing has uncovered concerning details about the Titan's maintenance and safety protocols. As the investigation continues, it aims to prevent similar incidents in the future and honor the memory of the five lives lost in this deep-sea tragedy.
