A small submarine, part of a fleet operated by private companies offering deep-sea tours to explore the famous Transatlantic liner, Titanic, has disappeared from radars in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the Americas. The BBC reports that search efforts have been initiated after the alarm was raised. The BBC quotes a source from the US Coast Guard in Boston. The small submarine is part of a fleet of underwater vehicles used by private companies to take small groups of tourists into the depths of the ocean for a fee, allowing them to visit the remains of the renowned ocean liner resting 3,800 meters below sea level.
Journey to the Depths for $250,000 The submarine that has gone off the radar belongs to the private company OceanGate Expeditions, according to the BBC. This company specializes in underwater expeditions and offers an eight-day expedition to explore the Titanic for a fee of $250,000. The expedition takes place aboard a carbon fiber vessel that provides “an opportunity to escape everyday life and discover something extraordinary,” as stated by the company. The submarine can accommodate up to five people, including a pilot, three guests, and a “content expert.”
The “Unsinkable” Ship The Titanic was launched over a century ago with the reputation of being an “unsinkable” ship, but it tragically sank on its maiden voyage from England to America in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg. This maritime disaster has been immortalized in books and films.
At present, it is unclear whether the missing mini-submarine had visitors on board or if only crew members were present. For now, it is considered “lost.”
