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Summary
- Tributes are flowing for the five men killed on board the Titan sub in what US officials say was a “catastrophic implosion”
- The victims were Hamish Harding, 58, Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman Dawood, 19, Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, and Stockton Rush, 61
- Their families have expressed “profound grief” and hailed their exploration endeavours
- A robotic diving vehicle found five parts of the vessel about 1,600ft (487m) from the Titanic shipwreck on Thursday
- It ends an international five-day search for the submersible which had been on an expedition to the century-old wreck
- It’s emerged that the US Navy detected “an acoustic anomaly consistent with an implosion” shortly after the Titan lost contact on Sunday
- Banging sounds reported earlier this week are now thought to have come from other ships in the area
White House offers condolences
The White House has issued a statement on the five men killed on board the Titan submersible.
“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives on the Titan,” it said in a statement.
“They have been through a harrowing ordeal over the past few days, and we are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.”
It also thanked those involved in the vast multinational search for the sub.
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Which parts of the Titan were found?
A remotely-operated vehicle deployed by a Canadian ship found five major parts of the submersible on Thursday.
It found the debris field only about 1,600ft (480m) from the bow of the Titanic wreck.
The parts found included the sub’s tail cone and a landing frame, as indicated on the image above.
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A recap of what’s happened
If you’re just joining us, authorities have confirmed that the Titan sub carrying five people on an excursion to the Titanic imploded during its descent, killing all five men on board.
Their families have released statements and condolences have been flowing in from around the world.
Here’s the latest:
- The US Coast Guard says it’s still not known when or where the implosion happened
- However major parts of the sub were found on the sea floor, less than 500m from the Titanic shipwreck
- The discovery of debris like the tail cone and two broken ends of its pressure hull leadsofficials to believe a “catastrophic implosion” took place
- The US Navy had also detected sounds “consistent with an implosion or explosion” shortly after the Titan lost contact on Sunday, an official told media in the last few hours
- That information had not been considered “definitive” at the time but was passed on to search commanders
- Banging noises heard earlier this week have been attributed by experts to other ships in the area
- The search is drawing to an end – and the US Coast Guard has already begun “demobilising personnel”
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Listen to latest Newscast episode on the sub
A story that’s gripped the entire world for the past few days has come to a sad conclusion, with news that all five on board the sub are dead.
In this extra episode of BBC podcast Newscast, hear from our North America correspondent Nomia Iqbal, who’s in Newfoundland – where the submersible set off from.
We’ve also spoken to David Russell, who led the UK effort to rescue survivors from the Russian submarine Kursk, which sank in the Barents Sea in 2000.
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Stockton Rush: OceanGate founder in his own words
Over the years, Stockton Rush – the pilot of the Titan submersible and founder of the company that created it – spoke of his love for the ocean.
The 61-year-old was one of five killed when the vessel imploded.
Watch Rush describe how and why he started the business in this snippet from a BBC documentary:
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Nargeolet’s stepson: ‘Final moments near the scene that meant so much to him’
More from the family of Paul-Henri Nargeolet- his stepson has given a moving tribute to CBS News.
A renowned oceanographer and explorer, the 77-year-old was known as “Mr Titanic” because of his expertise on the sunken ship.
“His home away from home was the ocean, he felt so comfortable there. So much of this discussion is about risk, and I felt like he just accepted the risk”, John Paschall told CBS News.
“Being in the Titanic in that area in his final moments, while it’s so raw and fresh…I think it means a lot that he spent his final moments near a scene in the world that meant so much to him”, he added.
Mr Paschall said the relationship between Mr Nargeolet and his mother Michele Marsh – a former CBS News anchor who died in 2017 – was “truly special”.
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Paul-Henri Nargeolet’s family mourns ‘one of the greatest deep-sea explorers’
The family of the renowned French diver says he will be remembered as “one of the greatest deep-sea explorers in modern history”.
The 77-year-old was known as a world-leading Titanic expert who had completed more than 35 dives to the ocean liner wreck.
In a statement his family said: “When you think of the Titanic and all we know about the ship today, you will think of Paul-Henri Nargeolet and his legendary work.
“But what we will remember him most for is his big heart, his incredible sense of humor and how much he loved his family.
“We will miss him today and every day for the rest of our lives.”
Nargeolet served in various roles in the French navy from 1964 to 1986, including as a commander, ship captain, and deep-sea diver. He led several expeditions to the Titanic wreckage site.
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Dawood family says tragedy has brought out ‘best and worst in people’
We have just received a statement from the Dawood family, who are grieving after the loss of Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his son Suleman, 19.
Here is the full statement:
“Our thoughts are with the victims of this tragedy, one which has been followed around the world.
“As with any tragedy of this magnitude, it brings out the best and worst in people.
“Some go out of their way to contribute and support, others use these moments for personal gains. How one behaves in such circumstances reveals more about their own character than anything else.
“The family remains overwhelmed with the love and support that it has received and is grateful to the those who showcased the best in humanity.”
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Suleman Dawood was ‘terrified’ about going on trip – aunt
The aunt of Suleman Dawood, who was on the submersible with his father Shahzada, said the 19-year-old was hesitant about going on the dive to see the Titanic wreck in the days beforehand.
Speaking to NBC News, Azmeh Dawood, the older sister of Shahzada, said Suleman told a relative he felt “terrified” about the trip, but wanted to please his dad.
They embarked on the vessel last Sunday, which was Father’s Day in North America.
“I feel disbelief,” Azmeh said.”It’s an unreal situation.”
“I feel like I’ve been caught in a really bad film, with a countdown, but you didn’t know what you’re counting down to,” she said. “I personally have found it kind of difficult to breathe thinking of them.”
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Friend of French diver says death was ‘symbolic’
Eloise Alanna
When we met Larry Daley early Thursday morning, he still had hope that the crew of the Titan would be found safely.
Now, he’s mourning the loss of his friend, Paul-Henry Nargeolet, who was aboard the Titan submersible.
The friends last caught up just two weeks ago.
“Obviously, you know, it’s heart wrenching to hear the news. I mean, up ’til a few hours ago, I was still hopeful,” he said.
But then the fog rolled, bringing a chill in the air.
Paul-Henry “lost his life in a place he so loved — exploring the Titanic,” Daley said.
“It’s kind of symbolic in a way.”
Daley, who is also an avid Titanic explorer, said he’s still trying to process the loss of the five members onboard the submersible. And it will take time to reconcile this tragedy with his passion for exploration.
“We always have to keep exploring — that’s what human nature is.”
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Amazon is moderating bad taste reviews of game controller used in Titan sub
Joe Tidy
Cyber-security reporter
Amazon has begun moderating the reviews section of the now infamous games controller used to control the missing Titan sub.
As news of the missing sub spread earlier this week, bad taste reviews began to appear on the shopping giant’s page for the Logitech F710 controller.
Users posted about the controller “not being good at steering a submarine” and “losing signal in the ocean”.
Before the fate of the crew aboard the sub became clear, the posts received hundreds of approvals from other shoppers and some were made into viral TikTok videos.
Amazon has started deleting the reviews as it’s understood they do not comply with community guidelines.
The Logitech F710 controller is a popular games console accessory which wirelessly connects to gaming consoles and PCs.
The relatively cheap £33 ($42) controller has become a focal point of the technology on the Titan since videos of the company CEO using it were posted online.
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