Final day drama: Things to know about testimony on the Titan sub disaster
Last year, five people hoping to view the Titanic wreckage died when their submersible imploded deep in the Atlantic Ocean
By NICK PERRY, PATRICK WHITTLE and DAVID SHARP
Published - Sep 27, 2024, 04:46 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:50 PM EST
Last year, five people hoping to view the Titanic wreckage died when their submersible imploded in the Atlantic Ocean. A Coast Guard panel that’s investigating the Titan submersible disaster heard two weeks of testimony that ended Friday. Previous witnesses provided testimony that raised serious questions about whether warning signs were ignored.
Here's what witnesses have been saying so far:
The Marine Board of Investigation concluded two weeks of testimony Friday with a moment of silence for the five victims who perished on the submersible Titan. The chair said more work needs to be done before a final list of recommendations is submitted to the leadership of the Coast Guard.