Titanic Visitor Dies in Accident
June 23, 2023
A visitor to the Titanic wreck died in an accident on Saturday, the second death in the past two years at the site.
The victim, who has not been identified, was part of a group of tourists visiting the wreck in a submersible. The submersible was reportedly ascending to the surface when it encountered a strong current that caused it to roll. The victim was thrown from the submersible and died from injuries sustained in the fall.
The accident is the second at the Titanic wreck in the past two years. In 2021, a tourist died after being struck by a piece of falling ice.
The Titanic wreck is located about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The wreck is a popular tourist destination, but it is also a dangerous place to visit. The water at the site is very cold, and there are strong currents and icebergs.
In the wake of the latest accident, the Canadian government has said that it is reviewing safety procedures at the Titanic wreck.
Quotes
"This is a tragic accident, and our hearts go out to the victim's family and friends," said Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray.
"We are reviewing safety procedures at the Titanic wreck, and we will take any necessary steps to ensure the safety of visitors," said Murray.
"The Titanic wreck is a sacred place, and we must do everything we can to protect it," said Murray.
Background
The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in the early morning of April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. More than 1,500 people died in the sinking, making it one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.
The Titanic wreck was discovered in 1985, and it has been a popular tourist destination ever since. However, the wreck is also a dangerous place to visit, and there have been several accidents at the site.
In 2021, a tourist died after being struck by a piece of falling ice. And in 2023, a visitor died in an accident when a submersible rolled during an ascent to the surface.
The Canadian government is currently reviewing safety procedures at the Titanic wreck, and it is possible that new regulations will be put in place to make the site safer for visitors.
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