Dr. Dale Molé, a former director of undersea medicine and radiation health for the US Navy, has provided insights into the tragic final moments of the Titanic Five before their vessel experienced a “catastrophic implosion.” According to Dr. Molé, the deaths would have been quick and painless due to the immense forces exerted by the ocean at depth. He explained that it would have happened so suddenly that the crew wouldn’t have had time to react or even realize what was happening.
The crew, consisting of British billionaire adventurer Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, French Navy veteran PH Nargeolet, and Stockton Rush, CEO of the OceanGate Expedition, were more than 2 miles below the ocean surface, where the pressure reaches over 5,500 pounds per square inch (PSI). The vessel was equipped with a pressure chamber to protect the crew from the intense external pressure. However, something went wrong, and the pressure chamber imploded, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members.
Dr. Molé explained that an implosion occurs when there is more outward pressure on a container than it can handle, causing it to collapse inward. In this case, the external pressure of around 6,000 lbs per square inch caused the hull to collapse and created a shockwave. This implosion would have been every bit as destructive as an explosion.
The cause of the hull breach and subsequent implosion remains unclear, but it could have been due to a leak, power failure, or small fire from an electrical short circuit. Once the pressure chamber was breached, high-pressure water would have flooded in, destroying the vessel and crushing those inside.
Dr. Molé compared the implosion to the act of standing on an empty soda can. The can can support your weight, but if pressure is applied to the sides, it will collapse immediately. The same principle applies to the pressure chamber on the submersible.
The Viking 6000 ROV was able to reach the Titanic wreck site and discovered debris from the imploded vessel. The U.S. Navy had detected an anomaly consistent with an implosion or explosion in the area where the submersible was operating when communication was lost. However, it is still unknown why this information was not shared earlier or if the families and rescue crews were informed.
Despite the tragic outcome, tributes have been posted to honor the crew members. Paul-Henri Nargeolet, known as PH, was remembered as one of the greatest deep-sea explorers in modern history. Hamish Harding was described as a loving husband, dedicated father, and an inspiration to his team at Action Aviation. The Dawood family expressed their gratitude to those involved in the rescue effort and appreciated the support they received during this difficult time.
Overall, the implosion of the submersible was a devastating event that occurred suddenly and without warning. The crew members lost their lives due to the immense pressure of the ocean depths.
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