Teenager Who Perished on Titanic Sub Was ‘Terrified’ Prior to Ill-fated Voyage, Sought to Delight Father on Father’s Day
Tragic Demise of 19-Year-Old Aboard Titanic Sub: Terrified Teen’s Desire to Please Father on Father’s Day Ends in Disaster
Suleman Dawood, a 19-year-old university student, reluctantly joined his father on a fateful expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. Despite his deep reservations and feelings of terror, Suleman decided to embark on the ill-fated journey aboard the Titan deep-sea submersible.
Accompanying his father, Shahzada Dawood, a British-Pakistani businessman, Suleman expressed hesitation and fear regarding the trip. In an interview with NBC, Suleman’s aunt, Azmeh Dawood, revealed his concerns and lack of enthusiasm for the expedition.
Nevertheless, driven by a desire to please his father, especially on Father’s Day weekend, Suleman ultimately boarded the 22-foot submersible operated by OceanGate. His father’s passion for the Titanic’s history and lore influenced his decision.
The devastating outcome of the expedition unfolded tragically, leading to the implosion of the Titan submersible. Suleman, along with Stockton Rush, CEO of OceanGate, the pilot of Titan, Hamish Harding, a British businessman, and Paul-Henry Nargeolet, a French explorer, lost their lives in the incident.
Azmeh, grieving the loss of her nephew, shared her distress, imagining Suleman’s final moments inside the submersible. The confirmation of their deaths came days after the incident, leaving Azmeh in a state of disbelief and anguish.
Both Azmeh Dawood and Shahzada Dawood come from a prominent corporate family in Pakistan. The Dawood Hercules Corp, their family business empire, holds investments in various sectors, including agriculture and healthcare, according to NBC.
The tragic turn of events unfolded when the Titan submersible experienced a catastrophic implosion on the day of its launch, resulting in the loss of all communication. The US Coast Guard and OceanGate Expeditions confirmed the unfortunate deaths of all five individuals on board.
Parts of the submersible were discovered approximately 1,600 feet (487 meters) away from the bow of the Titanic wreck on Thursday, adding to the somber aftermath of the expedition.
