First look at Titan sub wreckage as it’s brought ashore

The mangled wreckage of the doomed Titan sub was seen for the first time Wednesday — 10 days after it imploded, killing all five passengers on a deep-sea tour of the Titanic.

Several large chunks of the submersible were hauled ashore, lifted by crane from the recovery ship after it docked in Canada.

Despite attempts to keep it covered, photos appeared to show mangled electronics — as well as the nose cone with its distinctive circular window, Canada Press said.

The debris was recovered by US-based Pelagic Research Services, which said that its crew on the Horizon Arctic has been “working around the clock now for ten days” through “physical and mental challenges.”

They used specialized remote-controlled vehicles to find the shattered sub about 12,500 feet underwater and several hundred feet away from the Titanic wreckage it was on its way to explore.


Workers lifting large section of the sub off recovery boat.
Crews were seen lifting several chunks of the wreckage off the recovery boat.
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“Bravo, and welcome back, team! You have made all of us extremely proud of the job you performed flawlessly,” the company said.

The debris will now be examined as part of US and Canadian investigations into the tragedy.

Officials believe the Titan suffered a “catastrophic implosion” soon into its dive on Father’s Day.

It was piloted by Tian sub CEO Stockton Rush, 61, who has since faced mounting controversy for seemingly ignoring major safety concerns while allowing wealthy tourists to pay $250,000 for the trip.

He died alongside French Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, British billionaire Hamish Harding, 58, prominent Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his 19-year-old son Suleman Dawood.


The victims from left, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman Dawood, Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Stockton Rush, and Hamish Harding.
All five onboard were killed, including captain and Titan CEO Stockton Rush, second from right.
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US and Canadian authorities are investigating the crash.