Last-ditch effort to save Titanic sub commences in desperation.

Rescue Efforts Underway for Passengers Trapped in Submersible

Time is running out for the passengers on the Titan submersible that ventured deep into the sea in search of Titanic wreckage. However, a last-ditch effort to save them has arrived in Newfoundland, Canada.

Three C-17 aircraft from the U.S. Air Force landed at a cargo terminal in St. John’s, Newfoundland, carrying specialized unmanned vehicles capable of diving 19,000 feet underwater. The equipment also included heavy-duty Hyundai winches, a massive roll of cable, and high-voltage machines. The urgency of the situation is evident as a forklift truck swiftly loaded the equipment onto six flatbed trucks.

The equipment was then transported to a port where the Horizon Arctic, a specially equipped ship, was scheduled to depart at midnight. However, the journey to the submerged location of the Titan would take approximately 15 hours. With the submersible potentially resting as deep as 12,000 feet below the surface and weighing over 10,000 kg, both winches would be necessary to successfully retrieve it.

Reports of “banging sounds” near the area where the Titan went missing have heightened concerns. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that a P8 Poseidon aircraft, equipped with underwater detection capabilities, deployed sonobuoys and detected a contact close to the distress position. The banging sounds were heard every 30 minutes, prompting further investigation.

Captain Jamie Frederick of the Coast Guard’s 1st District expressed the urgency of the situation, estimating that the trapped passengers had limited oxygen remaining. Based on initial reports, there is approximately 40 hours of breathable air left. This estimation is derived from OceanGate Expeditions’ claim that the Titan has a 96-hour life support system, indicating that oxygen levels may deplete by 5 a.m. ET on Thursday.

Adding to the concerns is the fact that the Titan’s hatch is sealed from the outside with 17 bolts, making it impossible for the passengers to open it from within.

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As the rescue mission continues, the fate of the passengers trapped in the Titan remains uncertain. The efforts of the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard, and other agencies involved are crucial in ensuring a successful outcome.

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