My husband and son dived to see the wreck of the Titanic, and never came back – this is what happened at sea

Christine Dawood has shared her harrowing experience of waiting for her husband and son, who embarked on a dive to explore the Titanic wreck in the Titan submersible. For four agonising days, she remained on board the support ship, anxiously hoping for their safe return.

The Dawood family had a deep fascination with the Titanic, which was sparked during a previous exhibition in Singapore. Christine recalls visiting a similar exhibition in London, where she was captivated by the artefacts from the ill-fated ship, including china dinner plates and lifejackets that had not saved lives.

Her son, Suleman, had dedicated nearly two weeks to building a detailed Lego model of the Titanic, a project that reflected his long-standing interest in the maritime tragedy. Despite the shock of losing her family members, Christine has chosen to keep the model on display as a tribute to Suleman's passion and efforts.

The incident has raised questions about safety protocols for deep-sea explorations and the risks associated with such adventures. As the search for answers continues, Christine's story serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional toll faced by families involved in such tragic events.

Source: www.theguardian.com – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/25/my-husband-and-son-titan-submersible-christine-dawood-what-happened