The world went into shock after a small submarine used to take people toward the wreckage of the Titanic underwater went missing in the Atlantic Ocean. As per reports, there were 5 people on board when the Titanic submarine missing news was first reported. Notably, rescuers are trying their level best in order to find the missing submarine, however, it has not been spotted yet. The Titanics torpedo can carry up to five people at a time and a full dive to the Titanic wreck takes around eight hours. It is pertinent to mention here that the submarine belonged to a company named OceanGate Expeditions, which deploys manned submersibles for deep-sea expeditions. Therefore, those who still want to know what happened to the submarine taking people to the Titanic shipwreck? Below is everything you need to know-
As per reports, rescue crews are searching the Atlantic Ocean after the £200,000-a-head voyage disappeared while heading to the wreckage of the Titanic. Furthermore, a news portal stated that US Coast Guard officials believe the submarine only has enough oxygen to last until midday Thursday. Therefore, the time is ticking for the rescuers. Notably, four families are now facing a heartbreaking wait for news as planes and boats search the North Atlantic. The people who are on board are- British adventurer Hamish Harding, Stockton Rush - CEO of OceanGate, French explorer Paul-Henry Nargeolet, Pakistan origin Shahzada Dawood and his son Sulaiman.
In order to intensify the search operation, sonar buoys are being dropped by aircraft as they try to find the submarine which is just 22ft long.
Coming back to the ill-fated Titanic, the vessel which was called 'unsinkable' sank into the Atlantic in 1912 during its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg. Over 1,500 tragically died when the massive cruise boat sank. The wreckage of the ship was discovered in 1985, deep at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and it has been extensively explored ever since.
What do netizens have to say about the missing Titanic submarine?
A user wrote, "The submarine that went missing while taking people on tours to see the Titanic used a cheap Logitech controller and other off the shelf parts."
The submarine that went missing while taking people on tours to see the Titanic used a cheap Logitech controller and other off the shelf parts.
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) June 20, 2023
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Another user wrote, "ultimately, i do not know what exactly caused the titanic submarine to disappear or fail. but what i do know is that only an elon musk company could manifest PR this bad"
ultimately, i do not know what exactly caused the titanic submarine to disappear or fail. but what i do know is that only an elon musk company could manifest PR this bad https://t.co/5S5lLmZfy1
— soul nate (@MNateShyamalan) June 20, 2023
"This titanic submarine situation is not looking good! I’ve always wanted to see the titanic up close but the movie will have to do because no way!" wrote another user.
This titanic submarine situation is not looking good! I’ve always wanted to see the titanic up close but the movie will have to do because no way! pic.twitter.com/6GSLwYIzZS
— Petty Pendergrass (@LemmeThinkOnIt_) June 20, 2023