Paul-Henri Nargeolet

Explorer

Birthday March 2, 1946

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

DEATH DATE Jun 18, 2023 (77)

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About

Deep sea venturer widely distinguished with the title of "Mr. Titanic," for his foremost expertise on the ship and its submerged ruins. On the 18th of June 2023, he, along with 4 additional passengers, tragically passed away aboard the submersible vessel "Titan" due to an underwater implosion near the wreckage site.

Before Fame

He commenced his career as an officer in the French Navy, with a specialty in mine clearance, diving, and deep underwater intervention. 

Trivia

He created 2 documentaries on his topic of expertise, Titanic: The Legend Lives On in 1994 and Deep Inside the Titanic in 1999. 

Family Life

He was the father of 2 daughters - Chloé and Sidonie, 1 son - Julien, and 1 stepson - John Nathaniel Paschall. He was also the grandfather to 4 grandsons. He was married to TV reporter Michele Marsh until her death in 2017. Later, he reunited with a friend from his childhood, Anne Sarraz-Bournet, whom he eventually wed. 

Associated With

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and British business executive Hamish Harding were among some of the other travelers aboard the Titan submersible when it, unfortunately, imploded during its descent and resulted in the death of all passengers. 

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