Titan submarine tragedy: Pakistani victim's wife recounts, ‘you sit in a plane without knowing how the engine works

 On Father's Day, a British-Pakistani businessman and his son embarked on a journey to explore the wreckage of Titanic, but the expedition ended in tragedy.

On 18 June, a British-Pakistani businessman and his son embarked on a journey to explore the wreckage of Titanic, but the expedition ended in tragedy (REUTERS)

On Father's Day, 18 June, Christine Dawood witnessed her husband, Shahzada, and their son, Suleman, embark on a  journey to explore the wreckage of Titanic, resting 13,000 feet beneath the surface. Little did they know that this expedition would end in tragedy.Among the victims were Shahzada Dawood, a 48-year-old British-Pakistani businessman from a prominent Pakistani family, and his 19-year-old son, Suleman. The pair boarded the Titan, a 22-foot submersible craft, with Nikon camera armed a Rubik's Cube respectively. As they were enclosed inside the submersible, Christine watched anxiously from the support ship, accompanied by their daughter, Alina.

News arrived that communication with the submersible had been lost just 1 hour and 45 minutes into the dive. The Coast Guard confirmed the communication failure, sparking concern among the crew on the support ship.Hours stretched into agonizing dread as Christine anxiously awaited any sign of the Titan's return. Unfortunately, four days later, Coast Guard officials announced the discovery of debris from the submersible, indicating that it had most likely imploded, resulting in the tragic loss of all those on board.

Also on board were Paul-Henri Nargeolet,77, a renowned French scientist and a global authority on the Titanic, and Hamish Harding,58, a British airline executive excitedly embarking on his first dive.The man behind the expedition was Stockton Rush, the 61-year-old CEO of OceanGate, a company blending science and tourism. Rush, known for his innovative approach, aimed to provide a unique and unforgettable experience to his clientele.

The Dawood family's fascination with the Titanic began in 2012 when they visited an exhibition commemorating the ship's 100th anniversary. This passion grew, leading them to OceanGate's offer to explore the Titanic. In 2019, the family visited Greenland and was intrigued by the glaciers that sheathed into icebergs that's when Ms. Dawood spotted an OceanGate ad, offering trips to the Titanic, reported New York Times.