The sinking of the Titan submarine has left a deep scar on the world
SHOUKAT LOHAR
The Reuters news agency has reported that the Canadian government regulators on Friday opened a safety investigation into the undersea implosion of a tourist submersible that killed all five people aboard during a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic.
A debris field from the submersible Titan was found at the bottom of the North Atlantic on Thursday by a robotic diving vehicle deployed from a Canadian search vessel, ending an intense five-day international rescue effort.
Fragments of Titan, which lost contact with its surface support ship about one hour and 45 minutes into a two-hour descent on Sunday, were discovered on the seabed about 1,600 feet (488 meters) from the bow of the Titanic wreck, about 2-1/2 miles (4 km) below the surface, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger said.
The recent sinking of the Titan submarine, which was on its way to witness the remains of the Titanic, has left the world in shock and grief. All five members of the crew were declared dead after no connection could be made to the drowned submarine. This tragic incident has raised many questions regarding safety measures and backup plans for such expeditions.
It is indeed unfortunate that the crew of the Titan submarine had to face such a fatal end. Despite being equipped with the latest technology, the submarine was unable to withstand the harsh conditions of the sea. This incident highlights the need for better safety measures and backup plans for such expeditions.
One cannot help but question the wisdom of organizing such expeditions in the first place. Is it worth risking human lives to witness the remains of a sunken ship? The answer to this question is subjective and varies from person to person. However, it is important to ensure that adequate safety measures are in place before embarking on such expeditions.
The incident of the Titan submarine sinking also brings to light the existentialist views of renowned writers such as Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre. These writers believed that humans are thrown into the world without any inherent meaning or purpose. They argue that the human condition is one of absurdity and that we must create our own meaning and purpose in life.
In the case of the Titan submarine crew, they were thrown into a situation where their lives were at risk without any inherent purpose or meaning. They were forced to confront the absurdity of their situation and make sense of it in their own way. This is where the existentialist philosophy of creating our own meaning and purpose in life becomes relevant.
The incident of the Pakistani father and young son who were forced to accept an expensive death is another tragic reminder of the fragility of human life. It is heartbreaking to think that their lives were cut short due to circumstances beyond their control. However, it is important to remember that their lives had meaning and purpose, even if it was not apparent to others.
The sinking of the Titan submarine has left a deep scar on the world. It is a tragic reminder of the fragility of human life and the need for better safety measures and backup plans for expeditions. The incident also highlights the existentialist views of renowned writers such as Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre, who believed that humans must create their own meaning and purpose in life. We must remember that every life has meaning and purpose, even if it is not apparent to others.
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Shoukat Lohar is Assistant professor in English at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro. He can be reached at Shoukat.ali@faculty.muet.edu.pk
