The luxurious expedition aboard the Titan submersible included a renowned Titanic expert, a world record-holding adventurer, two members of Pakistan's wealthiest family, and the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions.
Tragically, there were no survivors after the catastrophic implosion deep in the North Atlantic, as confirmed by the US Coast Guard.
Tragically, there were no survivors after the catastrophic implosion deep in the North Atlantic, as confirmed by the US Coast Guard.
Investigations and Insights
Authorities from the US and Canada have initiated investigations into the cause of the Titan submersible's fatal implosion. While a formal inquiry is yet to be launched
Investigators attributes the accident to a "failure of the pressure hull," emphasizing the need for debris recovery to further investigate the incident and determine the exact cause.
Deep-sea vehicles typically construct their pressure vessels using durable metals like titanium, shaping them in a spherical design to evenly distribute the immense pressure within the passenger compartment.
the OceanGate submersible deviated from this norm and opted for a cylindrical design, incorporating a carbon fiber tube sandwiched between titanium end caps.
Unfathomable Water Pressure
When the Titan submersible lost contact, it was believed to have been submerged at a depth of 3,500 meters below sea level.
When the Titan submersible lost contact, it was believed to have been submerged at a depth of 3,500 meters below sea level.
Unfathomable Water Pressure
At such depths, the water pressure exerted on the submersible would have been equivalent to the weight of the Eiffel Tower, amounting to tens of thousands of tonnes.
At such depths, the water pressure exerted on the submersible would have been equivalent to the weight of the Eiffel Tower, amounting to tens of thousands of tonnes.