The Titan submersible implosion took place in 2023 when a group of explorers wanted to get a closer look at the Titanic wreckage. A new report has now revealed that there’s a new audio recording that might have captured the catastrophic final moments of the underwater vehicle before the tragedy happened.
The US Coast Guard released the eerie 20-second clip on Feb. 7, revealing what is believed to be the “acoustic signature” of the disaster that killed all five people on board during their ill-fated dive to the Titanic wreckage.
Coast Guard Confirms Authenticity of the Recording
Titan Submersible’s Final Moments Caught on Audio—Chilling Recording Released
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According to officials, the audio was recorded nearly 900 miles away by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) device. The ominous whooshing sound is suspected to be the submersible’s violent collapse on June 18, 2023. This new evidence could give the investigators some information about the tragic event, contradicting earlier speculations that the crew may have survived for hours after the sub lost contact.
During the initial search, reports emerged of mysterious banging noises detected near the last known location of the Titan, throwing hopes that the passengers might still be alive. However, the Coast Guard has since clarified that these sounds were unrelated to the Titan, as the vessel had already imploded during its descent.
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Following the disaster, the Coast Guard launched an extensive investigation, including a multi-day hearing to uncover the cause of the implosion. The inquiry revealed crucial details, including the final messages sent by the crew, images of the wreckage, and testimonies from experts familiar with deep-sea exploration.
As a recap, among the victims were renowned explorers and adventurers:
- Hamish Harding – A billionaire and space tourist known for his daring expeditions.
- Paul-Henri Nargeolet – A veteran Titanic expert with decades of underwater exploration experience.
- Shahzada and Suleman Dawood – A father-son duo who joined the mission for their shared passion for discovery.
- Stockton Rush – The CEO and co-founder of OceanGate, the company that operated the Titan.
“[Harding] just was loving to explore and push the limits of humans and do conservation,” Aaron Newman previously told PEOPLE. “So it wasn’t just adventure and exploration, but he did a lot around conservation as well and helping the planet.”
Newman was a mission specialist who helped the diving team to search for the missing Titanic sub. He said that it was not a “Disney ride.”
While the Titan’s mission was meant to push the boundaries of human exploration, this could be a reminder for us that lurking in the depths of the ocean is very dangerous.
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