It’s been more than a day, U.S. Titanic tour submarine is missing with few people. Ships and planes have been dispatched to search for the submarine.
The submarine was carrying tourists to explore the wreckage of the Titanic, officials said. There was one pilot and four passengers on board and the vessel had the capacity to submerge for 96 hours.
Up till now, it wasn’t clear whether it touched the surface or was still underwater. As per the report, Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son were also on board.
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger told the reporters, “U.S. and Canadian ships and planes have swarmed the area about 900 miles (1,450 km) east of Cape Cod, some dropping sonar buoys that can monitor to a depth of 13,000 feet (3,962 meters).”
Titanic Submarine Missing
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger told the reporters, “U.S. and Canadian ships and planes have swarmed the area about 900 miles (1,450 km) east of Cape Cod, some dropping sonar buoys that can monitor to a depth of 13,000 feet (3,962 meters).”
“It is a remote area and it is a challenge to conduct a search in that remote area,” Mauger said.
“We are deploying all available assets to make sure that we can locate the craft and rescue the people on board,” he said. “Going into this evening we will continue to fly aircraft and move additional vessels.”
Mauger said officials have also been reaching out to commercial vessels for help.
Pakistani Businessman & His Son On Board
The submarine looks filled with businessmen, British billionaire Hamish Harding is among the passengers, according to a social media post from a relative.
Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman, were also on board, their family said in a statement.
“We are very grateful for the concern being shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to request everyone to pray for their safety,” the statement said.
OceanGate said, “We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible.”
Recently, a Greece boat disaster took place in which over 300 Pakistani refugees lost their lives.
Harding & Dawood’s Family Statements
Harding’s stepson wrote on Facebook that Harding had “gone missing on submarine” and asked for “thoughts and prayers.” The stepson subsequently removed the post, citing respect for the family’s privacy.
Even Dawood’s family also released a statement, saying the father and son had planned the journey to visit the remnants of the Titanic shipwreck.
Dawood is the vice chairman of one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates, Engro Corporation, which has investments in fertilizers, vehicle manufacturing, energy, and digital technologies.
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