Titan submersible's haunting final words revealed alongside first public image of wreckage

WASHINGTON, DC: The US Coast Guard has publicly released the first image of the Titan submersible, which tragically imploded during its descent to the Titanic wreckage site in June of last year, as per ABC News.

The image along with video footage was unveiled during a public hearing that delved into the tragic deaths of the five people aboard the vessel.

The haunting photo captures the Titan's broken tail cone resting on the ocean floor at a staggering depth of 12,500 feet.

Along with the image and footage, a chilling text exchange between the Titan's crew and the Polar Prince, a nearby support ship, was also revealed during the hearing.

Titan's wreckage not only provided visual evidence but also added crucial physical proof

The conversation revealed the sub's crew communicating just moments before the implosion.

When the Polar Prince inquired if the sub was visible on its informational display, the crew replied with a brief, yet haunting, three-word message: "All good here."

This message, reported by The Guardian, was sent even as the sub was making its perilous descent toward the Titanic site.

The discovery of the Titan's wreckage not only offered visual evidence but also provided vital physical proof regarding the cause of the disaster.

Fragments of the sub were scattered on the ocean floor, and this debris was crucial in confirming the sub's implosion. It provided a clear picture of the catastrophic pressure failure that led to the disaster.

The Marine Board of Investigation provided further insight, noting that the detached tail cone and additional debris offered "conclusive evidence" of a "catastrophic implosion," according to CNN.

In the moments leading up to the implosion, the Titan's crew sent one last message to the Polar Prince, stating they had "dropped two wts." This cryptic note meant that the submersible had released two weights in an attempt to ascend back to the ocean's surface.

Despite this effort, contact with the support ship was ultimately lost, marking the start of the tragic end for the five individuals aboard.

OceanGate has faced intense scrutiny in the wake of the Titan disaster

The hearing, which is set to continue for two weeks, also featured an animated video that reconstructed the Titan's final moments, offering a harrowing visual account of the sub's last descent.

The purpose of this inquiry is to uncover the truth behind the tragedy, including any possible misconduct or negligence that may have contributed to the disaster.

This investigation into the Titan's final journey is not just about uncovering the facts but also about understanding what went wrong.

The hearing aims to provide clarity and potentially prevent future incidents of a similar nature.

OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible, has faced intense scrutiny in the wake of the disaster, as reported by Voice of America.

Former employees and whistleblowers have come forward, revealing concerns about the sub's design and construction well before its final voyage.

Among those speaking out is Tony Nissen, OceanGate's former engineering director, who revealed that there was significant pressure to expedite the Titan's launch despite reservations about its readiness.

Another contractor, Tym Catterson, voiced his concerns regarding the materials used in the sub's construction.

He specifically questioned the use of carbon fiber and titanium, materials not typically employed in submersibles intended for deep-sea exploration.

"I don’t believe that the composites are the correct material for a pressure vessel that’s experiencing external compression," Catterson stated.