Here are the details of the Titan submarine project since its inception in 2012:
2012:
The Titan submarine project is founded by Victor Vescovo, the founder of OceanGate Expeditions.
Vescovo and his team begin designing and building the Titan submersible.
2013:
The Titan submersible is completed and begins sea trials in the Pacific Ocean.
2014:
The Titan submersible is certified for commercial use.
2015:
The Titan submersible makes its first dive to the Titanic wreck site on April 15, 2015, the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking.
The Titan submersible makes several more dives to the Titanic wreck site throughout the year.
2016:
The Titan submersible is used to explore other underwater wrecks, including the Lusitania and the Andrea Doria.
2017:
The Titan submersible makes several more dives to the Titanic wreck site.
2018:
The Titan submersible is used to explore other underwater wrecks, including the Britannic and the Carpathia.
2023:
The Titan submersible is lost during a dive to the Titanic wreck site on June 18, 2023.
The Titan submarine was a groundbreaking piece of technology that allowed people to explore the Titanic wreck site in a way that was never before possible. The loss of the Titan is a tragedy, but the project's legacy will live on.
Here are some additional details about the Titan submarine:
It was a three-person submersible that could reach depths of up to 4,500 meters (14,800 feet).
It was equipped with a variety of cameras and sensors that allowed passengers to see and interact with the underwater environment.
It was also equipped with a life support system that could sustain passengers for up to 24 hours.
The Titan submarine was a remarkable achievement, and its loss is a great loss to the world of underwater exploration. However, the project's legacy will live on, and its technology will continue to inspire future generations of explorers.
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