It has been one year since the Titan submersible imploded en route to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people aboard. Yet, despite the Titan’s violent end, another billionaire is gearing up an attempt to reach the Titanic. In May, American real-estate investor Larry Connor announced he wants to take another submersible to the Titanic to prove the trip is safe.
As we approach the first anniversary of the Titan’s implosion — and a potential second journey — now is an apt time to reflect on an event that captivated the public along with the flood of memes that followed.
When the Titan submersible disappeared on June 18, 2023, it set off a storm on news and social media platforms. News outlets provided constant updates. The disappearance went viral online — on TikTok alone, #titansubmarine had more than 71 million views.
