Debris Found at Titanic Submersible Site Suggests Implosion, According to Rescue Expert

Debris found at the Titanic submersible site could indicate that the vessel had imploded, meaning all five people on board would have died instantly, according to David Mearns, a specialist in deep-sea search and rescue. Mearns, who is friends with British billionaire Hamish Harding and French veteran pilot and diver Paul-Henry Nargeole, who were on board the Titanic on Sunday to view the wreckage, said the debris found is a landing frame and rear cover from the sub. He said a debris field would only be used if there was no chance of recovery of the men alive, and that the worst-case scenario would be catastrophic failure.
Other experts warn not to jump to any conclusions and to wait for further evidence before drawing any conclusions. Assistance from the Royal Air Force and British submariner Richard Kantharia has arrived in St John’s, Newfoundland, along with equipment and an ROV that surveyed the Titanic last summer. The search is being expanded to cover a larger area, and depth charges will be used to echo-locate the missing submersible. It is believed to be holding at roughly 3,000 ft below sea level and is designed to automatically ascend to the surface after 24 hours underwater.