Presumed human remains recovered from Titanic sub wreckage: US Coast Guard

• Formal analysis of the remains to be conducted.
• Pieces of Titan's craft transported to Newfoundland.
• Debris located approximately 12,500ft underwater.

Presumed human remains have been discovered within the wreckage of the Titan, the submersible that tragically imploded during a voyage to the Titanic, US Coast Guard announced on Wednesday. 

US medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of the remains, providing critical insights into the cause of the tragedy. As investigations progress, questions surrounding the experimental design, safety standards, and lack of certification of the craft will be addressed.

Pieces of the Titan's mangled craft were transported to Newfoundland, Canada, where they were brought ashore. This significant step aims to assist in the investigation and shed light on the catastrophic events that unfolded during the ill-fated dive. 

Among the retrieved debris were large fragments resembling parts of the Titan's white hull and landing skids, specifically designed for seabed touchdown. Additionally, twisted cables and mechanical components were observed, offering potential clues about the operation and mechanics of the 22ft submersible.

Retrieving and analyzing the debris is crucial to determining the cause of the Titan's destruction. Prior to its discovery on the ocean floor near the Titanic wreck, concerns were raised about the submersible's design, casting doubts on its reliability. 

The Titan was declared destroyed, presumably due to a catastrophic implosion, resulting in the loss of all five individuals onboard. The global community anxiously followed the search efforts, which spanned several days and involved numerous government agencies, as time was of the essence due to limited oxygen reserves.

The Horizon Arctic, a Canadian ship, carried a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to aid in the search for the Titan debris near the Titanic wreck. Pelagic Research Services, the company owning the ROV, recently announced the completion of offshore operations. 

While the team remains focused on the ongoing mission, their involvement in the Titan investigation cannot be disclosed due to the involvement of various government agencies from the US and Canada. Debris from the Titan was located approximately 12,500ft underwater, around 1,600ft from the Titanic on the ocean floor.

The National Transportation Safety Board has classified the loss of the Titan submersible as a "major marine casualty," placing the Coast Guard in charge of the investigation. The owning company, OceanGate Expeditions, is based in the US, while the submersible itself was registered in the Bahamas. 

Notably, the Titan's mother ship, the Polar Prince, originated from Canada, and the victims hailed from England, Pakistan, France, and the US. 

The five individuals who lost their lives include OceanGate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, members of a prominent Pakistani family, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, British adventurer Hamish Harding, and French Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet.