A search is underway for a submersible craft that is missing near the wreck of the Titanic.
abc.net.au/news/titanic-tourist-submersible-goes-missing/102498454A submersible craft used to take people to view the wreck of the Titanic is missing and efforts are underway to bring its crew back safely.The family of a British billionaire say he was one of the passengersIt is unclear how many people were on board the vessel when it went missing.
The Titan submersible OceanGate uses for Titanic expeditions is designed to take five people to depths of 4,000 metres.His stepson wrote on Facebook that Harding had "gone missing on [a] submarine" and he asked for "thoughts and prayers". The stepson subsequently removed the post, citing respect for the family's privacy.
In a statement, OceanGate said: "We are deeply thankful for the extensive assistance we have received from several government agencies and deep sea companies in our efforts to re-establish contact with the submersible."
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