The submersible vessel that vanished during a dive to the Titanic shipwreck may have experienced one of the so-called trinity of disasters that all such expeditions seek to avoid.
The submersible vessel that vanished during a dive to the Titanic shipwreck may have experienced one of the so-called trinity of disasters that all such expeditions seek to avoid: a hull breach, a fire or an entanglement.
However, the second two disasters can be managed. Crew train for fire emergencies and although challenging, all good subs have firefighting capabilities. And MacInnis has himself experienced what it’s like to be trapped by the doomed passenger ship — and to break free — more than 30 years ago. That self-rescue ability — either with a second sub or a remotely operated vehicle that can be flown quickly to the site — is crucial on these types of expeditions, said MacInnis. France has dispatched a research vessel, the Atalante, equipped with an underwater robot to reach the missing craft.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Searchers detect ‘banging’ near area where Titanic submarine vanished: ‘Cause for hope’The emails, obtained by Rolling Stone, did not specify when the Canadian maritime surveillance and patrol aircraft picked up on the banging.
Read more »
Titanic Tourist Sub Goes Missing, Prompting Search and RescueA submersible ship meant to take viewers to the site of the Titanic shipwreck has reportedly gone missing. The U.S. Coast Guard in Boston says a search and rescue mission has begun in the Atlantic Ocean.
Read more »
Recovery efforts underway after Titanic tourist submarine goes missingA recovery operation is underway Monday by the U.S. Coastguard to find a submarine that takes tourist to view the wreck of the Titanic.
Read more »
Titanic tourist submarine goes missing in Atlantic Ocean, Boston Coast Guard saysA tourist submarine has gone missing while exploring the Titanic shipwreck in the Atlantic Ocean, authorities said. The Boston Coast Guard said a search began on Monday for the small sub, which tak…
Read more »