Film director and deep-sea explorer James Cameron has shared his thoughts on the devastating end of the OceanGate Titan submersible, drawing eerie parallels to the tragic fate of the Titanic.
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With his expertise in both filmmaking and deep-sea exploration, Cameron reflects on the similarities and expresses his concerns over the safety of the submersible. The search operation came to a somber conclusion as authorities confirmed that all five passengers on board the submersible are presumed dead. James Cameron, the renowned director of the blockbuster film “Titanic,” has shared his thoughts on the tragic end of the search for the missing OceanGate Titan submersible. Cameron, who has a deep passion for deep-sea exploration, found the similarities between the fate of the submersible and the ill-fated Titanic to be eerily reminiscent.
Having made 33 dives to the wreckage of the Titanic, Cameron has spent more time on the ship than its own captain. He is not only an experienced filmmaker but also a submersible designer, having created a sub capable of reaching the deepest parts of the ocean. In 2012, he ventured to the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, in a 24-foot submersible called the Deepsea Challenger.
Expressing his concerns about the OceanGate Titan submersible, Cameron revealed that many people in the diving community had warned the company about the experimental nature of their project. He likened the tragedy to the Titanic disaster, where the warnings about ice ahead were ignored, resulting in the loss of many lives. Cameron found it astonishing and surreal that a similar tragedy could occur at the exact same site, despite the extensive diving activities taking place worldwide.
The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that the debris field found in the ocean belonged to the missing tourist submersible Titan. Unfortunately, all five passengers on board, including OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, British businessman Hamish Harding, father-and-son Shahzada and Suleman Dawood, and Titanic expert Paul-Henry Nargeolet, are presumed dead. The entire diving community mourns their loss, acknowledging their adventurous spirits and deep love for ocean exploration.
Cameron, who recently released a documentary on the 25th anniversary of “Titanic,” addressed the controversial theory surrounding Jack’s survival in the film. Despite its success, grossing over $600 million during its initial release, Cameron has continued to work on other iconic movies such as “Avatar,” “The Terminator,” and “Aliens.”
Director James Cameron Told Anderson Cooper That He Knew the 'Titan' Had Imploded and Hoped 'I Was Wrong' pic.twitter.com/mFiW8sG5Si
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In interviews following the tragic incident, Cameron revealed his insights into what might have transpired during the final moments of the passengers aboard the Titan submersible. He suggested that they may have heard the acoustic signature of the hull delaminating, indicating the hull’s layers were beginning to separate due to water pressure. He described the prospect as horrifying and emphasized the unsuitability of using carbon fiber composite for the submersible’s hull.
underwater implosion example#OceanGate #Titan #implosion #titanicsubmarine #OceansGate #debris #submarine #titanicsubmersible #Titan #Titanic #submarinemissing pic.twitter.com/7sxVueq7Aa
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Cameron criticized OceanGate for cutting corners and disregarding safety concerns raised by experts in the diving community. He expressed his regret for not speaking up more forcefully and highlighted the preventability of the tragedy. He stressed that deep submergence diving is a mature art with stringent certification protocols, which the Titan submersible failed to adhere to.
The acclaimed director expressed his frustration with the prolonged search operation, which gave false hope to the families of the passengers. He believed that the vessel had imploded as soon as he learned about its loss of communication and navigation during its descent. Cameron highlighted the importance of promptly addressing such situations to avoid prolonging the agony of those affected.
Titanic Director James Cameron who visited the Titanic 33 times onboard a submersible and also holds a world record for the deepest dive ever at 35,787 ft in the Mariana Trench has weighed in on the Titan disaster.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) June 23, 2023
“I knew Titanic submarine imploded on Monday and rescue was a… pic.twitter.com/RZDARTukrI
Cameron’s insights shed light on the events surrounding the Titan submersible and its devastating outcome. As an experienced explorer and filmmaker, his perspective brings a unique understanding of the challenges and risks involved in deep-sea exploration. The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the need for caution and adherence to safety protocols in such endeavors, preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Reporters keep asking about recovering bodies. That won’t happen.
— That Guy Shane (@ProfanityNewz) June 23, 2023
This is the effect on a human shaped dummy made of pig parts at 135psi, the depths of the #titanic would be around an implosion at 6,000psi. #Titan #TitanicRescue #implosion #Submersible #MissingSub #titanicsub pic.twitter.com/BHYuxz6KdO
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