The final moments of the Titanic exploration have been revealed. The world was left in shock as a group of explorers tragically lost their lives during a remarkable journey to witness the Titanic wreck at the bottom of the sea, approximately 12,500 feet deep.
British billionaire explorer Hamish Harding, French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, his son Suleman, and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush were the five individuals who met an untimely demise.
Debris from the ill-fated vessel was discovered on the ocean floor near the bow of the Titanic, five days after their departure on June 18.
Christine, the wife of Shahzada Dawood and mother of Suleman, has now come forward to share poignant details about the preparations for the expedition and the entertainment they brought along.
During one of their briefings, the group was informed that they would descend into complete darkness as the Titan sub’s headlights would be switched off to conserve battery power for the wreck exploration.
However, they were also told to anticipate the mesmerizing sight of bioluminescent creatures, which thrive in the depths where sunlight is scarce, causing over 90% of the marine life to emit an enchanting glow.
Christine revealed that her husband Shahzada, filled with enthusiasm, repeatedly expressed his excitement about the upcoming dive to the Titanic, exclaiming, “I’m diving tomorrow! I’m diving tomorrow!” Additionally, Stockton had encouraged the passengers to bring their favourite music by allowing them to download songs to a Bluetooth speaker, except country music, which was prohibited.
Originally, Christine was supposed to accompany her husband on the submersible, but circumstances led to Suleman taking her place. The Dawood family’s fascination with the Titanic began in 2012 when they visited an exhibition in Singapore commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ship’s tragic sinking.
Their interest persisted, and seven years later, during a trip to Greenland where the Titanic had collided with a glacier, Christine stumbled upon an advertisement for the OceanGate expedition. However, due to the pandemic, their plans were delayed, eventually resulting in Suleman being of age to join his father on the journey.
