A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a technologically advanced submersible vessel carrying five people to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago.
The vessel was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland, according to Canada's Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Lt. Cmdr. Len Hickey said a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and military aircraft were assisting the search effort, which was being led by the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston.
OceanGate's expeditions to the Titanic wreck site include archaeologists and marine biologists. The company also brings people who pay to come along, known as"mission specialists." They take turns operating sonar equipment and performing other tasks in the five-person submersible. "There is still plenty of time to facilitate a rescue mission, there is equipment on board for survival in this event," Butler said."We're all hoping and praying he comes back safe and sound."
The expedition was scheduled to depart from St. John's, Newfoundland, in early May and finish up at the end of June, according to documents filed by the company in April with a U.S. District Court in Virginia that oversees Titanic matters. In a May 2021 court filing, OceanGate said the Titan had an"unparalleled safety feature" that assesses the integrity of the hull throughout every dive.
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