An astonishing visual representation has unveiled the potential location of the missing Titanic submersible, which could be trapped on the seabed in waters that are over twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The alarm was raised by authorities when the OceanGate Titan vessel disappeared less than two hours into its journey towards the historic shipwreck. On board the vessel are Shahzada Dawood, one of Pakistan’s wealthiest individuals, alongside his son Suleman, billionaire Hamish Harding, Stockton Rush, and Paul-Henry Nargeolet. The race is now on to locate and rescue them, as they only have approximately 50 hours’ worth of oxygen remaining. But just how deep are they submerged? Landmarks known for their height pale in comparison to the Titanic’s depth, with the Statue of Liberty standing at a mere 305ft, the Eiffel Tower at 1,083ft, and the Empire State Building at 1,250ft.
The Titan submersible, owned and operated by OceanGate Expeditions, has a maximum depth of 13,123ft, and can accommodate a crew of five. Constructed from carbon fiber and titanium, the sub has dimensions of 22ft x 9.2ft x 8.3ft and weighs 23,000 lbs. With a speed of 3 knots and a life support system capable of sustaining a crew for 96 hours, the Titan embarked on its £195,000 ($248,094) tour to explore the Titanic wreck from the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, at 2:30am EST (7:30am GMT) on Sunday. It is reported that the sub communicates with its mothership, the Polar Prince, by sending an alert every 15 minutes. The five passengers on board sent their last signal to the mothership at 10am EST (3pm GMT) on Monday while positioned directly above the Titanic. This suggests that they may now be on the ocean floor, with the shipwreck divided into two sections at a depth of approximately 12,500ft (3,800m).
To provide a clearer comparison, MailOnline has created a graphic illustrating the depths involved, revealing how even famous structures renowned for their height are dwarfed by the Titanic’s depth. For example, the Statue of Liberty reaches a mere 305ft (106m), the Eiffel Tower stands at 1,083ft (316m), and the Empire State Building reaches a height of 1,250ft (411m). Even the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa in the UAE, seems minuscule when compared to the depths of the North Atlantic, with a height of just 2,217ft (675m). Even the vast Grand Canyon falls short at 6,000ft (1,828m), which is less than half the depth of the Titanic’s resting place.
The OceanGate Titan vessel vanished less than two hours into its journey to the historic Titanic shipwreck, prompting authorities to raise the alarm. The wreckage lies approximately 12,500ft underwater, about 370 miles from the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Participating in the expedition is billionaire Hamish Harding, CEO of Action Aviation in Dubai, who excitedly shared his presence on social media on Sunday. The French Navy veteran, PH Nargeolet, is believed to be part of the expedition, along with Stockton Rush, CEO of the OceanGate Expedition.
The average maximum depth that submarines can reach is around 1,476ft (450m), according to Marine Insight, just surpassing the height of Chicago’s Willis Tower. However, OceanGate’s Titan submersible can descend to depths nearly 800% greater, reaching a maximum of 13,123ft (4,000m). This far exceeds the capabilities of a US Navy sub, capable of reaching depths of just 2,000ft (609m). As a result, remotely operated vehicles may be the only option for the rescue mission, as they can reach maximum depths of 20,000ft (6,096m). David Gallo, who holds salvage rights to the Titanic’s wreck site, explained that the location of the submersible is one of the main challenges. The uncertainty of whether it is on the seabed, floating, or somewhere in between adds to the difficulty. Gallo emphasized the harsh conditions at such depths, describing it as a visit to another planet with no sunlight, extreme cold, and high pressure.
The RMS Titanic tragically sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. The disaster resulted in the deaths of over 1,500 individuals out of the 2,224 passengers and crew on board. Among the victims were some of the wealthiest people of the time, such as property tycoon John Jacob Astor IV and Benjamin Guggenheim, heir to his family’s mining business. The ship, touted as “unsinkable,” featured luxurious amenities like a gym, libraries, swimming pool, and multiple restaurants. Due to outdated maritime safety regulations, there were insufficient lifeboats to evacuate all passengers. The wreckage of the Titanic was not discovered until 1985, lying in two pieces on the ocean floor.
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