In the North Atlantic, a search and rescue mission is currently underway to find a missing submarine. The submarine was on an expedition to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. Lt. Jordan Hart of the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston confirmed the ongoing rescue operation. The submarine belongs to OceanGate Expeditions, a company specializing in deep-sea expeditions using manned submersibles. OceanGate stated that they are doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the crew.
The exact number of people on board and whether any of them were paying tourists is unknown at this time. OceanGate is primarily focused on the well-being of the crew and their families, expressing gratitude for the assistance received from government agencies and other deep-sea companies in their efforts to reestablish contact with the submarine.
According to OceanGate’s website and social media, the expedition to the Titanic wreckage was already underway. The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed that the rescue operation is being managed by the Boston Regional Coordination Center, whose jurisdiction includes the location of the Titanic wreck. OceanGate had previously mentioned their use of Starlink, a satellite company, for maintaining communications during the expedition.
In their tweet, OceanGate expressed gratitude to Starlink for providing internet connectivity in the middle of the North Atlantic. The company’s website offers seven-night voyages to see the Titanic wreckage for $250,000. Their most recent tweet about the Titanic expedition was on June 15.
The Titan, OceanGate’s submersible, is the only five-person sub capable of reaching the Titanic wreck, which is located 2.4 miles below the sea surface. CBS News correspondent David Pogue, together with a small group of tourists, previously joined the crew of the Titan for a journey to the world’s most famous shipwreck. Pogue noted the improvised nature of the sub’s components, including the use of a video game controller for piloting.
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