Experts have determined that the victims of the missing Titanic submarine would have died instantly due to the implosion of the pressure hull. Former Royal Navy submariner, David Russell, explained that the pressure hull is the capsule that would have contained those inside, and it would have needed to withstand the immense pressure of the depth of 4000m. Russell added that it is crucial to investigate the cause of the failure to prevent future occurrences.
Film director James Cameron, known for his work on the Academy Award-winning film Titanic, expressed shock at the tragedy and likened it to the original sinking of the Titanic. The US Navy released a statement that an anomaly had been detected by acoustic data analysis, which was consistent with implosion or explosion in the vicinity of where the submarine was when communications were lost.
Despite taking all precautions, sometimes unforeseen events can lead to disasters like this one. It is a sobering reminder of the risks associated with deep-sea operations. Our thoughts are with the families of those lost in this tragedy.
