- The US Navy detected a probable implosion when the Titan sub went missing.
- Although inconclusive, officials initiated a large-scale search in response to this indication of disaster.
- Experts emphasize that the Coast Guard will conduct searches even if the chances of finding survivors are small.
In a recent interview, acclaimed director James Cameron criticized the four-day search for the Titan submersible, calling it a “prolonged nightmarish charade.”
According to Cameron, it was clear from the start that the submersible was lost due to the simultaneous failure of its electronics, communication system, and tracking transponder. He had discussions with experts shortly after it disappeared. (source: BBC)
The search and rescue operation concluded when a drone discovered wreckage of the Titan with signs of a catastrophic implosion, rendering survival impossible.
Cameron’s remarks align with reports that the US Navy also had early indications of the sub’s loss. Data from their undersea-monitoring systems suggested the sub imploded shortly after its departure, leading the US Coast Guard to launch the extensive search (source: multiple reports).
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Despite this information, the Coast Guard proceeded with the search due to the lack of conclusive evidence and the possibility of survivors, as stated by the Navy.
Matthew Schanck, director of MarSAR, a UK-based search-and-rescue consultancy, explained that without physical evidence of a catastrophic incident, it was necessary to continue the search and rescue operation. He cited the detection of banging sounds during the search, even though they turned out to be a false lead (source: Insider).
Schanck expressed surprise at the Navy’s delay in making their information public, speculating that it might have been to maintain the morale of the search crews.
Retired Coast Guard admiral Paul Zukunft echoed these sentiments and emphasized the Coast Guard’s commitment to search for survivors until it is “absolutely conclusive” that there are none. He drew a parallel to the 2015 search for the El Faro cargo ship, where the Coast Guard continued their rescue operation despite pessimistic data and no survivors were found (source: The Washington Post).
“For one or two people, we will literally spend millions of dollars in attempts to rescue these folks,” Zukunft stated.
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