Coast Guard gives update on missing submarine that was exploring Titanic wreckage

The Coast Guard shared an update Monday on the search for a missing submarine with five people on board that was headed to the Titanic wreckage.

[paulburton]

It is a grave of 1500 people not a Disney ride

[juslewissr]

It's almost surreal when you realize that a big rescue operation is taking place at the location where the Titanic, herself, was in severe need of rescue as she sank in that very spot 111 years ago.

[turneim]

As I get older, I have recognized that thrill seeking is not necessary. Yes, Godspeed to all involved.

[briannewman]

As a former US Navy submariner, I have to say that if they are not found on the surface somewhere (and they would have been by now), then they are all dead. This submarine has no oxygen generation equipment, so even if it is intact, they will likely run out of air before a recovery can be possible. If it was some kind of mechanical failure that caused a loss of hull integrity, then at least they went quickly as they would have been crushed instantly.

[lightmarker]

Im from Massachusetts and am always proud of the Coast Guard and the Woods Hole scientists. They were there in short order to search and rescue.. ❤

[annehersey]

I heard an interview from a reporter who had gone on this trip. His sub started having mechanical difficulties early so they were not able to get down to the titanic at all. He said that all these subs were fraught with problems. He also stated that it is a 5 day trip and if they don't find the titanic day 1 they go day 2 up to 5 days. He also said they have air for 3 days so at least time isn't crucial yet. 13, 000 feet deep is REALLY deep for rescue operations. I don't know why they haven't put cameras down there to see if they can see any trouble.

[RampageRilla]

As a former Submariner and Diver in the Canadian Navy, going under water is not without "Extreme" risks. I hope they find them. This will be a difficult rescue due to depth and location. 😪

[BlueAngel]

This goes to show you that no matter how much money you have, what position you have or how smart you think you are, the ocean will humble you.

[randmayfield]

I was a coast guardsman for four years and loved every minute of it. This emergency is a time sensitive 'sticky wicket' as they say so it's all hands on deck. I miss doing SAR (search and rescue) calls.

[rd]

When you realize that the people on the titanic had a better chance at rescue.

[denisetaylor-crommett]

How terrifying for those on board and their families. I pray mercy on all of them and they are recovered alive.

[sunshineravens]

I read an interview with Oceangate's CEO (who is one of the five onboard the missing sub) and his words gave the impression of a somewhat cavalier attitude to the risks involved in this dive. He pretty much declared it safe (based on the previous successful dives they had run) and said he was more worried about the possibility of something going wrong on the mothership than during this dive.

I seem to recall those in charge of another certain vessel had a similarly cavalier attitude towards the capabilities of their own ship, and that didn't end up going so well.

[depj]

I would not hold my breath. Sudden loss of contact with subs has never turned out good.

[FrisbeeGirl]

"Over the next couple of days..." That is not rescue verbage; that's recovery mindset.

[brucemattes]

Everyone on board that submersible knew the extreme danger of visiting the sunken Titanic at a depth of 12, 500 feet (3, 787.88 meters) below sea level. Either you die an instantaneous death due to a hull breach or a slow death from carbon dioxide poisoning as the batteries slowly fail.

I equate this kind of voyeuristic behavior on a par with unskilled people attempting to climb Mt. Everest. In both instances, both environments are extraordinarily hostile to human life, and the simplest mistakes are often fatal.

[robertwadas]

The deepest ever underwater rescue was that of Roger Chapman and Roger Mallinson, who were rescued from the Pisces III submersible at depths of 1, 575 feet in 1973. They were trapped for 76 hours before finally being hauled to the surface

[couchphotography]

That is the gravesite for many people, who were trying to find a better life...I went to the exhibition and did not expect to be so moved by what I saw. That graveyard should be left alone.

[spiritmoonintuitive]

My claustrophobia was kicking in just listening to the admiral. I can't imagine being closed in and being that far down in the ocean and disappearing.
I 🙏 the sub is found and everyone on board is well❤

[phoenixvette]

Wild they went even after the new complete 3D scan of the whole ship. You can explore it better on the computer than through a tiny port hole.

[wingrider]

Being in the Coast Guard is a dangerous job. They often lose people looking for stupid people.