TITANIC CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE MORE VICTIMS
Daily Express|June 23, 2023
THE hunt for five Titanic tourists ended in tragedy when rescuers said a "catastrophic failure" blew up their Titan sub, killing all on board instantly.
Christopher Bucktin, Cyril Dixon
TITANIC CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE MORE VICTIMS

Debris was found near the liner's bow yesterday, 12,500ft down in the Atlantic.

The five, including three Britons, join some 1,500 passengers and crew who died on the Titanic's sole voyage, in 1912. The implosion of the Titan under intense pressure at that depth meant instant death for the passengers a fate that was described by one friend of theirs as a "saving grace".

But relatives of a British billionaire who died hit out at US sub operator OceanGate for a reported eight-hour delay after it vanished before an alert was sounded.

Confirming that Titan imploded, US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger, who has led the search, said: "The debris is consistent with a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber. Upon determination, we immediately notified the families.

this "I can only imagine what this has been like for them, and I hope that this discovery provides some solace."

A remotely operated unmanned deep-sea vehicle from Canadian ship Horizon Arctic found the tail cone of the Titan and other debris during a huge international search.

The British victims were aviation billionaire Hamish Harding, 58, businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son, Suleman, 19.

Also killed were veteran French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet and OceanGate boss Stockton Rush.

The firm said: "These men were true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure and a deep passion for exploring and protecting the world's oceans.

"Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time.

"We grieve the loss of life and joy they brought to everyone they knew. This is an extremely sad time for our dedicated employees who are exhausted and grieving deeply.

"The entire OceanGate family is deeply grateful for the countless men and women from multiple organisations of the international community who expedited wideranging resources.

This story is from the June 23, 2023 edition of Daily Express.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the June 23, 2023 edition of Daily Express.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM DAILY EXPRESSView All
Arteta's boys go all Guns blazing
Daily Express

Arteta's boys go all Guns blazing

MARTINELLI SPARKS A FIVE-GOAL SPREE

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
IT'S DUTCH A DEBACLE FOR CITY
Daily Express

IT'S DUTCH A DEBACLE FOR CITY

Chaotic defending wrecks night as troubles continue

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
THE REAL DEAL
Daily Express

THE REAL DEAL

Slot wary of side who never know when they are beaten

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
£2.2m Lottery syndicate winner caught in police child sex abuse sting
Daily Express

£2.2m Lottery syndicate winner caught in police child sex abuse sting

A CHARITY worker who won a share of a National Lottery windfall has been jailed for child sex abuse following a police sting.

time-read
1 min  |
November 27, 2024
Five found alive day after yacht capsizes
Daily Express

Five found alive day after yacht capsizes

TWO Britons were last night understood to be among seven people missing after a tourist boat sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
Brit who was the world's oldest man dies aged 112
Daily Express

Brit who was the world's oldest man dies aged 112

THE Briton who at 112 was the world’s oldest man has died peacefully in his care home.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
Glastonbury-bound Rod: I don't want to talk about retiring
Daily Express

Glastonbury-bound Rod: I don't want to talk about retiring

Rocker to play festival legends slot aged 80

time-read
1 min  |
November 27, 2024
Bath risks gaining new reputation as shoplifters' haven
Daily Express

Bath risks gaining new reputation as shoplifters' haven

ELEGANT Georgian Bath - home of Jane Austen costume dramas - is suffering a shoplifting epidemic, rising faster than anywhere else in Britain.

time-read
3 mins  |
November 27, 2024
'I can't believe I've just won Bake off!'
Daily Express

'I can't believe I've just won Bake off!'

Georgie's joy as she lifts competition trophy for Wales

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024
Southport teacher: Use dead girls' memories as driving force for change
Daily Express

Southport teacher: Use dead girls' memories as driving force for change

A DANCE teacher who was injured in the Southport knife attack that left three little girls dead has insisted that the victims’ memories should serve as a driving force for change.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 27, 2024