Titanic Deep-Sea Submersible Text Messages Feel 'Rushed'

New Information Sheds Light on Tragic Events

Text Messages Raise Questions About Safety Protocols

In a chilling turn of events, newly released text messages from the doomed Titan submersible have surfaced, raising questions about the safety protocols surrounding the ill-fated expedition.

According to these messages, ex-engineering director of Titan Submarines, Robert Long, expressed concerns about the submarine's readiness for the dive. He reported feeling "rushed" to get the vessel into the water and raised safety issues that he believed had not been adequately addressed.

The messages, obtained by The New York Times, provide a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes discussions that took place leading up to the tragedy. Long's concerns centered on the submarine's battery system, which he believed had not been fully tested.

The messages also reveal that Long had raised these concerns with senior members of the expedition team, including the pilot of the submersible, Victor Vescovo. However, his warnings were apparently not heeded, and the dive proceeded as scheduled.

The Titan submersible tragically lost contact on July 31, 2022, while it was attempting a record-breaking dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. All three crew members on board, including Vescovo, were lost in the accident.

The release of these text messages has reignited questions about the adequacy of the safety protocols surrounding deep-sea exploration. Experts have raised concerns that the pursuit of scientific discovery may be leading to a relaxation of safety standards.

The investigation into the Titan disaster is ongoing, and the full details of what went wrong may never be known. However, the release of these text messages provides a sobering reminder of the risks involved in pushing the limits of human exploration.