One year ago this Tuesday, Titan disappeared to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean (north), about 600 kilometers southeast of Canada. The submarine carried five passengers who wanted to see the seabed and paid 230,000 euros to visit the wreck of the Titanic. The operations lasted five days and attracted worldwide attention. The goal was to reach the crew before the oxygen ran out.
“Catastrophic Explosion”
As a result, the worst-case scenario was confirmed: a “catastrophic explosion.” The Titan could not withstand the pressure from the bottom of the sea and exploded, instantly killing everyone. A year after the tragedy, there are still those who, despite all the risks, want to continue exploring the depths of the ocean.
The tragic outcome was confirmed after a Canadian underwater robot discovered a “debris field” more than 3,800 meters deep and approximately 200 meters from the bow of the Titanic. Everything indicates that the explosion occurred on the day when the mother ship lost contact with the apparatus.
Millionaires
Among the victims of the Titan tragedy are Hamish HardingBritish multimillionaire and chairman of the aviation company Action Aviation. Shahzada DawoodVice President of one of the largest companies in Pakistan, son SulemanFrench explorer Paul-Henri Narjolet and Stockton RushFounder and CEO of OceanGate.
Some experts doubt that Titan is in trouble. Tocton Rush refused to subject the submarine to independent inspections. The US Coast Guard has called for a high-level investigation into the incident.
Research continues
Meanwhile, exploration of the ocean depths continues. The company that owns the rights to restore the wreck of the Titanic is planning an expedition to the wreck site in July using remote-controlled vehicles.
According to A.P NewsAccording to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, there are submersible vehicles operating in Canadian waters, some of which are not registered in the country or anywhere else.
Some researchers also say they are confident that underwater research can continue safely in a “post-Titanium” world. They are calling for stricter international regulation to avoid another disaster.
“The desire of the scientific community is to go down to the ocean,” said Greg Stone, a veteran ocean explorer and friend of Titan operator Stockton Rush.
Author: Sarah Reis Teixeira
Source: CM Jornal
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