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Audio of Titan Submersible Implosion Released by U.S. Coast Guard

A recording capturing the moment of the Titan submersible's implosion, killing all five aboard, has been made public by U.S. Coast Guard officials.

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  1. Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible's final moment

    The haunting release of the Titan submersible's implosion audio serves as a somber reminder of the risks taken in pursuit of adventure beneath the waves.

    Recording captured the chilling sound of the Titan submersible's final moment

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  2. From 900 miles away, the US government recorded audio of theTitansub implosion

    The recent release of the implosion audio from the Titan submersible incident serves as a haunting reminder of the tragic consequences of prioritizing innovation over safety in high-risk underwater exploration.

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  3. US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion

    The recent revelation of the audio from the Titan submersible's implosion raises serious questions about the safety practices and oversight in the private deep-sea exploration industry.

    US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion

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Updated: Feb 12th, 2025, 9:34 PM ET

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The U.S. Coast Guard has released an audio recording from NOAA that captures the implosion of the Titan submersible, which occurred on June 18, 2023, during its dive to the Titanic wreck. The recording, taken 900 miles away, provides a chilling sound resembling an underwater explosion. The incident led to significant discussions on deep-sea travel safety, especially concerning OceanGate’s practices under CEO Stockton Rush. All five passengers, including notable figures from various backgrounds, perished in the disaster, which continues to be under investigation.

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