Title: Submersible «Titan»: Investigators Debunk Alleged Last Communications Between Submarine and Surface
Introduction:
A tourist submarine named “Titan” disappeared at sea with five people on board last year while diving around the wreckage of the “Titanic.” According to the American government team investigating the catastrophe, the transcripts of the last communications between the submarine and its flagship, circulated on the internet, are false.
False Transcriptions Circulating Online:
The New York Times reported on Monday, June 10, that the transcriptions of the last communications between the “Titan” and its mothership, the Polar Prince, before the submarine’s implosion, are false. The tourist submersible from OceanGate vanished in the North Atlantic during an expedition near the Titanic wreck on June 18, 2023, suffering a “catastrophic implosion” in the ocean depths with five men on board. A purported transcript of communications between the submersible and the Polar Prince spread widely on the internet, particularly on YouTube and TikTok.
Debunking the False Transcription:
The detailed false transcript began circulating shortly after the US Coast Guard announced the implosion of the vessel. It contained specialized acronyms about Titan, the name of an expert on the mothership, and credible representations of the submarine’s descent, appearing authentic. According to the fake exchanges, the “Titan” reportedly warned its flagship of a series of alarms related to the hull’s condition before all communication ceased. The head of the investigating team, the Marine Board of Investigation, stated definitively that it is a false transcription and there is no evidence that the “Titan” passengers were aware of the imminent implosion of their submarine. Despite being well-crafted to seem real, the fabricated communications convey a sense of panic among the submersible’s five passengers.
Ongoing Investigation and Challenges:
The investigators have access to the actual recordings of communications between the submarine and the Polar Prince, which remain confidential as part of the investigation. These are the initial revelations from the expert team, with the final report expected to take years. The chief of the Marine Board of Investigation highlighted the complexity of the inquiry due to the lack of witnesses to the disaster, difficulties in extracting data from electronic devices, and the location of the incident in international waters off Canada.
Additional Information:
The investigation into the disappearance of the “Titan” submarine near the Titanic wreckage continues to unravel the truth behind the false communications. As the search for answers progresses, the complexities of deep-sea exploration and the challenges of underwater accidents come to light, shedding new insights into maritime safety and the risks of underwater expeditions. The importance of accurate information and transparent investigations in maritime incidents is underscored by the ongoing efforts to uncover the facts surrounding the tragic loss of the “Titan” and its passengers.