Titanic Sub Crew Members Presumed Dead, OceanGate Says

The passengers on board the Titan sub that has been missing since Sunday are believed to be dead, the vessel’s operator, Oceangate says.

According to OceanGate, the five people on board are now believed to be “sadly lost” after debris was found in the search area.

The United States Coast Guard told press conference there was a “catastrophic implosion”. Rear admiral Mauger confirmed that parts of the Titan were found approximately 1600ft from the bow of the Titanic wreck

He says he cannot confirm whether the five bodies can be recovered, saying it is an “incredibly unforgiving environment”.

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Offering the Coast Guard’s deepest condolences to the families, the rear admiral adds: “I can only imagine what this has been like for them”.

OceanGate said: “Our hearts are with these five souls and every member of their families during this tragic time.”