Titan the OceanGate Submersible Disaster real story: The tragedy that inspired the Netflix documentary

Titan the OceanGate Submersible Disaster real story: In June 2023, the Titan submersible vanished during a deep-sea expedition to the Titanic wreck, drawing worldwide attention. Operated by OceanGate Expeditions, the journey ended in tragedy when the sub imploded, killing all five people on board. A new Netflix documentary explores the lead-up to the disaster and the rescue efforts that followed. If this interests you, here＊s the real story behind the documentary.

Titan the OceanGate Submersible Disaster real story

What happened to the Titan? How did it implode?

The Titan submersible collapsed from a structural failure while descending to the Titanic wreck site. The documentary highlights how OceanGate＊s unconventional use of carbon fiber in the hull, along with other controversial engineering choices, had raised concerns among several of the company＊s own employees.

The documentary offers an in-depth look at the many critical steps OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush overlooked in his determined push to launch the Titan submersible. It also explores Rush＊s unwavering belief in the viability of using carbon fiber for the craft＊s construction.

What happened after the Titan lost contact?

On June 18, 2023, the Titan, operated by the U.S.-based OceanGate Expeditions, lost contact less than two hours into its descent to the Titanic wreck. Among the five people on board was Rush himself. Days later, wreckage confirmed the submersible had experienced a catastrophic implosion, resulting in the loss of all lives on board. The incident made international news with many being devastated by knowing what had happened and how it happened.

Who all were the victims of the Titan implosion?

• Hamish Harding 每 British adventurer and billionaire known for his record-breaking explorations
• Shahzada Dawood 每 Prominent Pakistani-British businessman with interests in philanthropy and technology
• Suleman Dawood 每 19-year-old son of Shahzada Dawood, who joined the expedition with his father
• Stockton Rush 每 CEO of OceanGate and pilot of the Titan submersible
• Paul-Henri Nargeolet 每 Veteran French diver and leading expert on the Titanic wreck

What is happening to the Titan implosion investigations now?

After the incident, investigations into the Titan disaster began quickly, led by the U.S. Coast Guard and Canada＊s Transportation Safety Board, since the sub was run by a U.S. company and launched from a Canadian ship. According to Netflix, the U.S. Department of Justice is also looking into OceanGate＊s finances. As of June 2025, the Coast Guard has not released its final report.

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