Submarine to explore Titanic wreck becomes scrap itself, 5 died including two Pakistanis
OceanGate Company and Dawood family have confirmed deaths of all aboard Titan submarine. Pakistani businessman Shehzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood were also on board submarine
Five crew members, including two Pakistani businessmen, were killed aboard Titanic submarine, which displays wreckage of Titanic. US Coast Guard and Ocean Gate Company confirmed all fatalities. On other hand, Dawood family has said in its statement that it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sulaiman Dawood and Prince Dawood, and appeal to all to pray for their forgiveness.
Officials of the US Coast Guard and the Ocean Gate Company have issued a statement confirming the deaths of all those aboard the Titan submarine.
Statement by Oceangate Company
“We now believe that our CEOs Stockton Rush, Prince Dawood and his sons Suleiman Dawood, Hamish Harding, and Paul-Henri Nargiolet are no longer with us.
These people were true explorers, these people had a distinct spirit of adventure, these people had a deep passion for exploring the oceans of the world, and protecting them. Our deepest sympathies go out to all five families. Their loss is painful for us and for everyone they knew.
Our highly motivated employees are deeply saddened and saddened by this loss. The entire OceanGate family is deeply grateful to the countless men and women from various organizations in the international community who have devoted vast resources to their search. And worked hard for the success of this mission. We commend these five adventurers for their determination to find them. Our staff and the families of the victims are grateful to all those who worked tirelessly day and night to search for them.
Statement of Dawood family
On the other hand, the Dawood family confirmed the death of Prince Dawood and his son Sulaiman Dawood and requested everyone to pray for their forgiveness.
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
“Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we must return.”
A statement issued by the Hussain and Kulsoom Dawood family said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Prince and Sulaiman Dawood. Our beloved sons were aboard Oceangate’s Titan submarine when they passed away underwater. ”
“We and our families look forward to your prayers during this difficult time of grief. We are truly grateful to all involved in the relief efforts. Their tireless efforts have been a source of strength for us at this time. Our condolences to our friends, family, and colleagues. We are also indebted to our colleagues and well-wishers around the world who have stood by us in our hour of need. The outpouring of love and support we have received is helping us bear this unimaginable loss.”
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the other’s families. The passengers of the Titan submarine are unable to receive calls at this time and request that messages of support, condolences and prayers be sent instead. The details of his last rites in this world will be announced soon.”
A short story of the departure of the Titan submarine
It may be recalled that the submarine Titan, which was going to see the remains of the Titanic, left on its journey on Sunday, but the Titan lost contact with its mothership two hours after starting its journey.
The US Coast Guard estimates that the remains of the Titanic lie two miles (about four kilometers) below the surface of the North Atlantic.
The submarine Titan was carrying British billionaire Hamish Harding and Pakistani tycoon Prince Dawood and his son Sulaiman, who also holds British citizenship.
