What we know about the missing Titanic sub so far

The Search for the Titanic Submarine Continues

The search for the submarine exploring the remains of the Titanic is now in its third day after the submersible went missing on Sunday.

“Crews are working round the clock,” said Capt. Jamie Frederick from the First Coast Guard District on Tuesday.

Aircraft have scoured a 7,600-square-mile area of the northwest Atlantic Ocean in hopes of finding the missing submersible.

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“It’s a unique and challenging operation, but right now, we’re focused on searching as fast as we can,” Frederick added.

Where is the Titanic Ship?

The remains of the Titanic are located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 370 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. The shipwreck rests about 2.4 miles beneath the ocean’s surface. The submersible embarked on its expedition on Sunday morning but lost contact with a Canadian research vessel about an hour and 45 minutes into the dive.

Rescue crews received reports of “banging” sounds in 30-minute intervals from the area where the divers disappeared. Additional sonar was deployed, and the banging continued for four hours, according to emails sent to Department of Homeland Security leadership.

Despite these reports, several agencies have not confirmed the existence of the banging or tapping sounds, which would indicate the survival of the five members aboard the craft named the Titan.

G. Michael Harris, a Titanic expedition leader, stated on Monday that his team believes the vessel imploded at a depth of approximately 3,200 meters, leaving little hope for those inside.

How Much Oxygen is Left on Board?

The Coast Guard estimated on Tuesday at 3 p.m. that the submersible had approximately 40 hours of oxygen remaining. This calculation was based on the initial estimate of 96 hours of breathable air in total, according to Frederick.

Who are the Passengers on Board the Submersible?

The five individuals on board the vessel include Hamish Harding, the chairman of Action Aviation; Shahzada Dawood, the vice chairman of Engro Corporation Limited; Dawood’s son Suleman; Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a diver and Titanic researcher, as well as the director of underwater research at RMS Titanic; and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.

For the most up-to-date information on the missing submersible, the Coast Guard will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday. You can also find updates online.

The Washington Examiner has reached out to the Coast Guard for comment.

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