Record-Setting Aviator Dies on Titanic-Seeking Sub

Coast Guard says Hamish Harding, an aerospace engineer, is among five killed aboard Titan submersible.

Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 09:42 PM ET

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The U.S. Coast Guard announced the discovery of debris consistent with the implosion of the submersible had been located about 1,600 meters from the wreckage of the Titanic. [Credit: Shutterstock]

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All five occupants of the OceanGate Titan submersible, including British billionaire Hamish Harding, were confirmed dead after the vessel imploded during a dive to view the Titanic wreckage.
The U.S. Coast Guard located debris consistent with the implosion near the Titanic site, days after the submersible lost contact on its expedition.
The other victims included OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, French maritime expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and Pakistani businessman Shahzda Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood.

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British billionaire and record-setting pilot Hamish Harding is one of five people who died at sea from the destruction of the OceanGate Titan submersible, authorities said Thursday.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the discovery of debris consistent with the implosion of the submersible had been located about 1,600 meters from the wreckage of the Titanic. The submersible was launched on Sunday to view the remains of the famous ocean liner but lost contact with its support ship during the dive.