The family of a student at the Univeristy of Strathclyde have paid tribute to him after authorities announced the lost Titanic sub 'imploded'.
Suleman Dawood, 19, boarded the submersible alongside his father, Shahzada, and three others on Sunday to visit the wreckage of the cruise liner.
The Titan craft was just an hour and 45 minutes into its dive when it lost contact with its support vessel, according to the Coast Guard.
Five pieces of debris from the vessel found during the rescue operation suggest to investigators that a 'catastrophic implosion' took place.
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The Dawood family expressed their "profound grief" on social media after the tragic news.
The statement read: "It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Shahzada and Suleman Dawood. Our beloved sons were aboard OceanGate’s Titan submersible that perished underwater. Please continue to keep the departed souls and our family in your prayers during this difficult period of mourning.
"We are truly grateful to all those involved in the rescue operations. Their untiring efforts were a source of strength for us during this time. We are also indebted to our friends, family, colleagues, and well-wishers from all over the world who have stood by us during our hour of need.
"The immense love and support we receive continues to help us to endure this unimaginable loss. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the other passengers on the Titan submersible.
"At this time, we are unable to receive calls and request that support, condolences, and prayers be messaged instead. Details of their final rites in this world will be announced soon."
