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A Coast Guard official said on June 22 that a “catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber” resulted in five people dying aboard the Titan submersible. (Video: Chris Chang/The Washington Post)

Titanic submersible imploded, killing all aboard, Coast Guard says

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The Titanic submersible that’s been missing for days suffered a catastrophic loss of pressure that imploded the vessel, killing all five passengers aboard, the Coast Guard said Thursday.

Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger said a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) had discovered a portion of the Titan roughly 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic wreck on the sea floor. When asked about the prospects of recovering any of the crew, Mauger said he didn’t have an answer at this time.  
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An ROV found the tail cone of the Titan roughly 1,600 feet from part of the Titanic on the sea floor, Mauger said. That ROV then found additional debris.
Mauger added that it’s unclear when the vessel imploded. “Right now its too early to tell,” he said.
When asked whether he thinks there should be changes in safety regulations or inspections surrounding submersibles, Mauger replied, “Those questions about the regulations that apply and the standards, that’s going to be, I’m sure, a focus of future review.”
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An ROV found the tail cone of the Titan roughly 1,600 feet from part of the Titanic on the sea floor, Mauger said. That ROV then found additional debris.
Mauger added that it’s unclear when the vessel imploded. “Right now its too early to tell,” he said.
When asked whether he thinks there should be changes in safety regulations or inspections surrounding submersibles, Mauger replied, “Those questions about the regulations that apply and the standards, that’s going to be, I’m sure, a focus of future review.”
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