A tourist submarine that was on its way to visit the underwater wreckage of the Titanic has disappeared, along with the people on board. Rescue teams are conducting a large-scale search operation in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean to find the missing submarine.
Rescue Details of Submarine Goes Missing Under the Sea for Titanic Tour
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that communication with the small submarine goes missing approximately one hour and 45 minutes after it started its journey. Oceangate, the tour company responsible, has stated that every possible measure is being taken to rescue the five individuals aboard the submarine. The tickets for this eight-day excursion, which involves diving to a depth of 3,800m (12,500ft) to explore the wreckage, are priced at $250,000.
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Government organizations, including the U.S. and Canadian navies, along with private deep-sea companies, are collaborating to support the ongoing rescue efforts, according to officials. The location of the Titanic wreck is approximately 435 miles (700 km) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland. However, the rescue mission is being coordinated from Boston, Massachusetts.
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The submarine that went missing is believed to be Oceangate’s Titan submarine, which is about the size of a truck and has a capacity of five occupants. Normally, it carries a four-day emergency oxygen supply for diving purposes. During a news conference on Monday afternoon, Rear Adm. John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard stated, “We anticipate that our presence will be required for a period ranging from 70 to a maximum of 96 hours.”
Rear Adm. Mauger also mentioned that the search for the submarine involved two aircraft, a submarine, and a sonar buoy. However, he acknowledged that the search area was “remote,” which posed challenges to the operation. Regarding the rescue efforts, Rear Adm. Mauger emphasized that the teams were fully committed to their mission and were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of those on board.