Search mission underway for lost Titanic sub in Atlantic Ocean.

Submersible Tourist Attraction Missing in Atlantic Ocean

A submersible that takes tourists to view the Titanic shipwreck is reportedly missing, prompting a search-and-rescue mission by the Boston Coast Guard.

The Boston Coast Guard informed the BBC on Monday that the submersible went missing in the Atlantic Ocean. It remains unclear how many people were on board when it disappeared.

Titanic Shipwreck: A Fascinating Tourist Destination

Small submersibles are used to take tourists to see the wreckage of the Titanic, which rests approximately 12,500 feet beneath the surface of the Atlantic, about 370 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

The RMS Titanic, operated by the White Star Line, tragically sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg. Over 1,500 lives were lost, while some fortunate individuals managed to escape on lifeboats. The wreckage remained undiscovered until 1985.

The Titanic has since become a popular site for both tourist and scientific expeditions. OceanGate Expeditions, for instance, has organized civilian teams to explore the Titanic in recent years, including “Mission 3” and “Mission 4” teams. The Washington Examiner has reached out to OceanGate Expeditions for further information.

In a statement to the BBC, OceanGate confirmed that the missing submersible belonged to their company. They expressed their commitment to exploring all options to ensure the safe return of the crew members. However, the exact number of crew members on board was not disclosed.

OceanGate expressed gratitude for the extensive assistance they have received from various government agencies and deep-sea companies in their efforts to reestablish contact with the submersible.

“Our entire focus is on the crew members in the submersible and their families,” OceanGate stated. “We are working towards their safe return.”

According to a tourist brochure, guests can pay $250,000 to embark on an eight-day exploration of the ocean floor where the Titanic rests, using a submersible called the Titan. To join OceanGate Expeditions as a “mission specialist,” individuals must be at least 18 years old at the start of the voyage and possess basic strength, the ability to board small boats, and comfort in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change.

The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Boston Coast Guard for confirmation regarding the ongoing search-and-rescue mission.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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