A submersible that occasionally transports tourists to the Titanic wreck is missing in the Atlantic.
The coast guard in the US city of Boston told the British broadcaster BBC that the vehicle is currently being searched for.
The private company Oceangate Expeditions confirmed that people were on board.
“We are examining and mobilizing all options to bring the crew back safely,” the BBC quoted a statement as saying. “Our full attention is given to the crew members on the submersible and their families. We are working on the safe return of crew members.”
Sunk in the North Atlantic more than 100 years ago
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The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912, killing more than 1,500 people. The remains of the famous luxury liner were discovered in 1985 at a depth of around 3800 meters.
Only recently, with the help of high-resolution 3D images, scientists offered the most accurate depiction of the wreck to date.
It was initially unclear whether tourists were also on board. According to the BBC, the submersibles can accommodate up to five people: a captain, a maximum of three tourists and an expert.
Legend:
The bow of the “Titanic”, about four kilometers under water (unknown date of recording).
AP Photo/National Geographic Society/Emory Kristof
The company recently announced that an expedition was on the way. Accordingly, the tours last a total of eight days and cost 250,000 US dollars per person. According to the BBC, the company advertises the trips with the carbon fiber submersible as an opportunity “to step out of everyday life and discover something truly extraordinary”.
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