Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversary
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A year after an experimental submersible imploded en route to the Titanic, unanswered questions linger -- with no immediate answers.
A year after an experimental submersible imploded en route to the Titanic, unanswered questions linger -- with no immediate answers.
Tuesday marks one year since the Titan vanished on its way to the historic wreckage site. After a five-day search that captured the world's attention, officials said the craft had been destroyed and all five people on board killed.
The U.S. Coast Guard quickly convened a high-level investigation into what happened. Concerns leading up to the investigation included the Titan's unconventional design and its creator's decision to forgo standard independent checks.
A look at the one-year anniversary of the Titan tragedy:
The investigation is taking longer than expected
U.S. Coast Guard officials said in a statement last week that they would not be ready to release the results of their investigation by the anniversary. A public hearing to discuss the findings won't happen for at least two more months, they said.
Investigators "are working closely with our domestic and international partners to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the incident," Marine Board of Investigation Chair Jason Neubauer said, describing the inquiry as a "complex and ongoing effort."