News from the Titanic exploring sub vessel has left the internet absolutely terrified.
“Just like all the wealthy people onboard Titanic. Your money means nothing when it comes down to it. Hope they’re found safe,” wrote one commenter.
“This has given me the most claustrophobia ever,” another confirmed.
“I would never set foot in here,” another agreed.
The ill-fated submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions, was intended to provide tourists with an extraordinary opportunity to view the famous Titanic wreckage at a depth of 12,500 feet off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
The vessel, incapable of submerging and returning to port on its own, was reported missing after failing to return to its support ship on time.
Coast Guard crews initiated a search and rescue mission with a narrow window of 70 to 96 hours to locate and rescue the five occupants before the submersible’s oxygen supply runs out.
The search efforts focus on an area approximately 900 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, where the depth of roughly 13,000 feet presents an unprecedented challenge.
Experts have noted the limited number of crafts capable of reaching such depths and the difficulties associated with attaching and towing the submersible to the surface.
Authorities are coordinating a multi-faceted search operation, utilizing both aircraft and ships.
And now, there’s been a major development in the search.
And signs of life have been detected.
The big-budget retelling of the 1912 tragedy took viewers by storm – not least because of the iconic performances by Kate and Leo.
It’s truly the movie that keeps on giving.
But this ongoing fascination has led to tragedy.
Including some chilling images from inside the vessel, as they continue the search.
Debuting in 1997, Titanic is still one of the biggest movies of all time.
The stars that she sees would not be visible based on where the Titanic sank. Tyson wrote to Cameron to let him know – and it bothered him so much that he actually changed the sky in the 2012 3D release.
Plus, did you know …
In the movie, one truly heartbreaking scene shows two older passengers settling down into bed, resigned to their fate as their room fills up with water.
These two characters were actually based on real people!
But have you ever considered exactly how much the movie cost? Because one fan did the math.
Titanic famously cost over $200 million.
Right down to details such as the wallpaper, chandeliers, and even smaller ornaments used as props, everything is historically accurate.
Cameron was truly dedicated, ensuring that the actors were served real Beluga caviar during the dining-room scenes.
But, according to one of his body doubles on the set, he categorically did not covet the attention.
He mostly kept to himself!
He would apparently bring his pet lizard (ingeniously named Blizzard) to set most days, and spent hours playing with the creature.
Oh, and speaking of DiCaprio…
The vessel was estimated to have 76-90 hours of oxygen.
Meaning the supply will run out at 6 am BST on Thursday (June 22).
The urgency of the situation underscores the race against time to locate the vessel and ensure the safety of those aboard.
Rear Admiral John Mauger, leading the search and rescue mission, expressed the collective efforts being made to bring a successful resolution to the distressing situation.
The cooperation between the United States and Canada further reinforces the determination to locate the submersible and its passengers.
In the message, Harding mentioned the challenging weather conditions that had plagued the area leading up to the expedition.
Harding, known for his adventurous spirit, had an impressive travel resume.
And now, there has been a significant breakthrough in the search for the missing submarine.
A remarkable discovery has been made, indicating signs of life during the search.
A Canadian aircraft using sonar technology has detected banging noises, raising hope that the passengers of the submarine may still be alive.
The Department of Homeland Security, in an email obtained by Rolling Stone, confirmed the following:
“The RCC Halifax launched a P8 Poseidon aircraft, equipped with underwater detection capabilities from the air.”
“The aircraft deployed sonobuoys, which reported a contact in close proximity to the distress position. The P8 detected banging sounds in the area at 30-minute intervals. Additional sonar was deployed four hours later, and the banging noises persisted.”
As per Bloomberg, Richard Garriot de Cayeux, the president of The Explorers Club, expressed cautious optimism, stating:
“We now have greater confidence, based on data from the field, that there is cause for hope. It appears that likely signs of life have been detected at the site.”
The Canadian commercial submersible Pisces III, which had become trapped on the seabed, was successfully recovered after 76 hours.
Thankfully, both occupants were saved a mere 12 minutes before their oxygen would have been depleted.
However, experts acknowledge that this presents a far more challenging rescue mission.
Although these noises represent a glimmer of hope, the world still remains cautious.
Rear Admiral John Mauger, a commander for the U.S. Coast Guard, acknowledged the challenges of conducting a search in such a remote area but assured the public that all available resources were being deployed to locate the submersible and rescue its occupants.
As the rescue mission unfolds, the world anxiously awaits news, hoping for a successful recovery operation.
What do you think of the update?
