Titanic

Jon Landau, producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ dies at 63

The Titan lost contact with its support vessel during its descent on Jun 18.

Titanic sub operator suspends expeditions after deadly implosion

Salvaged pieces of the Titan submersible from OceanGate Expeditions brought to shore, in St John's Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada, June 28, 2023.
THE BROAD VIEW

The myth that may have doomed the Titan

The accident has raised questions about the unregulated nature of such expeditions and the decision by OceanGate to forego third-party industry review and certification of Titan’s novel design.

Presumed human remains and shattered Titanic submersible returned to shore

The probes into the Titan disaster may be complicated by questions of which country should take the lead, and by doubts that the watercraft fits the legal definition of a maritime vessel.

Titan submersible disaster probes face tricky test of criminal liability

This photo taken during the historical 1986 dive to the wreck shows the bow of the Titanic.
LIFE & CULTURE

Disaster, opulence, and the merciless ocean: Why the Titanic disaster continues to enthral

The undersea expedition to the wreck, which OceanGate has been operating since 2021, cost US$250,000 per person.

Titanic sub destroyed in ‘catastrophic implosion’, all five aboard dead

The Titan, which started with about 96 hours of air in case of an emergency, is theoretically down to its final reserves. The crew is also believed to have limited food and water.

Titanic sub search calls in lifting gear in race against time

The sounds from the depths of the North Atlantic where the submersible had disappeared were picked up by sonar buoys, and that sonar picked up more banging four hours later.

Rescuers race to find Titanic sub after hearing undersea sounds

According to the website for the tourism company operating the Titan, OceanGate Expeditions of Everett, the missing vessel is a submersible capable of taking five people.

What’s the difference between a submersible and a submarine?