Update: The liveblog has now ended.
The search for amissing submersiblethat was traveling to the site of theTitanicwreckage is over.
The sub started withabout 96 hours of oxygenwhen it entered the water, according to United States Coast Guard Captain Jamie Frederick, who spoke at a press conference in Boston on Tuesday. Estimates suggest that theTitanran out of breathable air on Thursday morning. However, the Coast Guard said that they didn’t hear any sounds of an implosion during their search efforts so it likely took place before the major search began near theTitanicwreckage site.
Continue reading for a recap of our previous liveblog.
The ‘Titan’ submersible went missing on June 18 after setting out to explore the wreckage of the ‘Titanic’ on the sea floor. There were give passengers on board, including a Pakistani billionaire and his son and the OceanGate CEO and co-founder.The 21-foot sub had about 96 hours of oxygen when it entered the water. Experts guessed that the sub would run out of oxygen around 6 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 22.The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed in a press conference on Thursday that a debris field was found near the wreckage of the ‘Titanic’ and that it was consistent with a “catastrophic pressure implosion.” All five passengers would have been killed in the implosion.The Coast Guard confirmed that they did not detect sounds of an implosion during their search. This means the implosion likely happened before the search began at the site of the ‘Titanic.’ Reports of sounds detected near the wreckage would not have been the sounds of an implosion.
Coast Guard Ends Their Press ConferenceJune 22, 2023 03:20 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostThe Coast Guard has ended their press conference and confirms that there will be no future press conferences regarding theTitanat this time.
Coast Guard Ends Their Press Conference
June 22, 2023 03:20 PM EDT
The Coast Guard has ended their press conference and confirms that there will be no future press conferences regarding theTitanat this time.
Noises Found on Sea Floor Not from the ImplosionJune 22, 2023 03:16 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostThe Coast Guard confirmed that the reports of “banging” sounds discovered earlier this week were likely not sounds coming from theTitanas those sounds were not consistent with a “catastrophic implosion.”
Noises Found on Sea Floor Not from the Implosion
June 22, 2023 03:16 PM EDT
The Coast Guard confirmed that the reports of “banging” sounds discovered earlier this week were likely not sounds coming from theTitanas those sounds were not consistent with a “catastrophic implosion.”
Implosion Likely Happened Before Search at Site Began: Coast GuardJune 22, 2023 03:15 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostWhen asked if the time it took to search the area might have contributed to the loss of life, the U.S. Coast Guard said that “the debris field is consistent with a catastrophic implosion of the vessel,” meaning that it would have been a quick implosion with no possible survival. They also noted that their search involved using listening devices and that none of them picked up sounds consistent with a catastrophic implosion.
Implosion Likely Happened Before Search at Site Began: Coast Guard
June 22, 2023 03:15 PM EDT
When asked if the time it took to search the area might have contributed to the loss of life, the U.S. Coast Guard said that “the debris field is consistent with a catastrophic implosion of the vessel,” meaning that it would have been a quick implosion with no possible survival. They also noted that their search involved using listening devices and that none of them picked up sounds consistent with a catastrophic implosion.
U.S. Coast Guard Confirms ‘Titan’ Passengers Died Due to Pressure Cabin LossJune 22, 2023 03:05 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostIn a press conference, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an ROV discovered debris 1,600 feet from the bough of the tailbone of the ‘Titanic’ wreckage on the sea floor.The Coast Guard said that the debris that they found was consistent with the catastrophic loss of pressure in the ‘Titan’ chamber.Read More: 5 ‘Titan’ Sub Passengers Believed to Be Dead, OceanGate Says: They ‘Have Sadly Been Lost’
U.S. Coast Guard Confirms ‘Titan’ Passengers Died Due to Pressure Cabin Loss
June 22, 2023 03:05 PM EDT
In a press conference, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that an ROV discovered debris 1,600 feet from the bough of the tailbone of the ‘Titanic’ wreckage on the sea floor.
The Coast Guard said that the debris that they found was consistent with the catastrophic loss of pressure in the ‘Titan’ chamber.
Read More: 5 ‘Titan’ Sub Passengers Believed to Be Dead, OceanGate Says: They ‘Have Sadly Been Lost’
Watch the U.S. Coast Guard’s Live Press ConferenceJune 22, 2023 02:56 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostU.S. Coast Guard officials share the latest briefing after a debris field was located near theTitanicin the search for a missing submersible with five people aboard, a potential breakthrough in an increasingly urgent around-the-clock effort.
Watch the U.S. Coast Guard’s Live Press Conference
June 22, 2023 02:56 PM EDT
U.S. Coast Guard officials share the latest briefing after a debris field was located near theTitanicin the search for a missing submersible with five people aboard, a potential breakthrough in an increasingly urgent around-the-clock effort.
A Remote-Operated Vehicle Discovered the ‘Titan’ DebrisJune 22, 2023 02:25 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAlamy Stock PhotoPelagic Research Services confirmed toCNNthat its remote-operated vehicle (ROV), found the debris field.The company tweeted, then deleted a message about the discovery, according toThe Telegraph. “PRS want to express our full gratitude for the incredible, coordinated rescue response of everyone involved in this search and rescue mission. Our focus right now is on the families of those on the Titan and for their tragic loss.“The Coast Guard has not issued commented on the status of the search.
A Remote-Operated Vehicle Discovered the ‘Titan’ Debris
June 22, 2023 02:25 PM EDT
Alamy Stock Photo
Pelagic Research Services confirmed toCNNthat its remote-operated vehicle (ROV), found the debris field.
The company tweeted, then deleted a message about the discovery, according toThe Telegraph. “PRS want to express our full gratitude for the incredible, coordinated rescue response of everyone involved in this search and rescue mission. Our focus right now is on the families of those on the Titan and for their tragic loss.”
The Coast Guard has not issued commented on the status of the search.
Parts of Missing Sub Found, Expert ClaimsJune 22, 2023 02:06 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostTwo parts of the ‘Titan’ sub system have been found,Sky News reports, but the craft’s hull is still missing. The outlet claims the debris field includes a ‘landing frame and rear cover.’
Parts of Missing Sub Found, Expert Claims
June 22, 2023 02:06 PM EDT
Two parts of the ‘Titan’ sub system have been found,Sky News reports, but the craft’s hull is still missing. The outlet claims the debris field includes a ‘landing frame and rear cover.’
Journalist Shares His Experience on Missing ‘Titan’ SubJune 22, 2023 01:07 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostCBS Sunday MorningCBS correspondent David Pogue says there is a “culture of safety” surrounding the operation of theTitansubmersible, but the journalist —who previously called into question the use of a PlayStation video game controllerthat the pilot uses to navigate the vessel — points to other questionable aspects, which he observed while on theTitanlast year.“But as you dive, it gets colder and colder and colder,” he says. “And so they instruct you to wear layers and bring winter jackets and the ski socks because you don’t wear shoes onto the sub. It’s also probably worth mentioning that there is no real toilet on board. There is a pee bottle and a set of Ziploc bags. That’s basically it. And if you have to go, you go to one end of the sub and you draw a privacy curtain, and Stockton [Rush, CEO and founder of OceanGate] turns up the music loud and you go.”Read more: CBS Journalist Recounts His Experience on Missing ‘Titan’ Sub: ‘It Is The Darkest You Can Possibly Imagine’
Journalist Shares His Experience on Missing ‘Titan’ Sub
June 22, 2023 01:07 PM EDT
CBS Sunday Morning
CBS correspondent David Pogue says there is a “culture of safety” surrounding the operation of theTitansubmersible, but the journalist —who previously called into question the use of a PlayStation video game controllerthat the pilot uses to navigate the vessel — points to other questionable aspects, which he observed while on theTitanlast year.
“But as you dive, it gets colder and colder and colder,” he says. “And so they instruct you to wear layers and bring winter jackets and the ski socks because you don’t wear shoes onto the sub. It’s also probably worth mentioning that there is no real toilet on board. There is a pee bottle and a set of Ziploc bags. That’s basically it. And if you have to go, you go to one end of the sub and you draw a privacy curtain, and Stockton [Rush, CEO and founder of OceanGate] turns up the music loud and you go.”
Read more: CBS Journalist Recounts His Experience on Missing ‘Titan’ Sub: ‘It Is The Darkest You Can Possibly Imagine’
Billionaire Passenger’s Text Emerges After ‘Titan’ Sub’s Disappearance
June 22, 2023 12:59 PM EDT
“Hey, we’re headed out tomorrow, it looks good, the weather’s been bad so they’ve been waiting for this,” the 58-year-old billionaire wrote, according to Virts, who said his friend undoubtedly “understood the risks” of the dangerous adventure.
Read more: Billionaire’s Text Emerges After ‘Titanic’ Sub’s Disappearance as Concerns Over Vessel Mount
The Stepson of ‘Titan’ Crew Member Speaks OutJune 22, 2023 12:48 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBrian Szasz, 37, shared a series of emotional videos on his Instagram Story Thursday morning, just hours before the vessel’s breathing air supply was expected to run out.“This whole situation is a f—— nightmare though, everything about it, especially what Hamish is going through down there, it’s just f—— God awful,” he said, adding that the situation has left him unable to sleep.“I really appreciate the love and support,” he continued. “I haven’t slept in days, it’s not about me, obviously just too worried about my mom and the situation.”Szasz also posted about his missing stepfather via Facebook on Monday. “Hamish my stepdad is lost in a submarine,” he wrote alongside a news story about the situation. “Thoughts and prayers that the rescue mission will be successful.“Read more: Stepson of ‘Titan’ Crew Member Hamish Harding Says He’s Living Through a ‘Nightmare’
The Stepson of ‘Titan’ Crew Member Speaks Out
June 22, 2023 12:48 PM EDT
Brian Szasz, 37, shared a series of emotional videos on his Instagram Story Thursday morning, just hours before the vessel’s breathing air supply was expected to run out.
“This whole situation is a f—— nightmare though, everything about it, especially what Hamish is going through down there, it’s just f—— God awful,” he said, adding that the situation has left him unable to sleep.
“I really appreciate the love and support,” he continued. “I haven’t slept in days, it’s not about me, obviously just too worried about my mom and the situation.”
Szasz also posted about his missing stepfather via Facebook on Monday. “Hamish my stepdad is lost in a submarine,” he wrote alongside a news story about the situation. “Thoughts and prayers that the rescue mission will be successful.”
Read more: Stepson of ‘Titan’ Crew Member Hamish Harding Says He’s Living Through a ‘Nightmare’
Who Is on the Missing ‘Titanic’-Bound Sub?June 22, 2023 12:33 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBritish businessman Hamish HardingPakistani businessman Shahzada DawoodSuleman Dawood son of ShahzadaFrench diver Paul-Henry NargeoletOceanGate CEO and co-founder Stockton Rush
Who Is on the Missing ‘Titanic’-Bound Sub?
June 22, 2023 12:33 PM EDT
When Did the ‘Titan’ Sub Go Missing?
June 22, 2023 12:29 PM EDT
Per the First Coast Guard District’s official Twitter account, the crew submerged Sunday morning, June 18, and “the crew of the Polar Prince lost contact with them approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes into the vessel’s dive.”The Coast Guard addedthat the submersible was lost in an area about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in the North Atlantic.
News of the missing submersible was announced on June 19 as Lt. Jordan Hart of the U.S. Coast Guard in Bostonconfirmed to CBS Newsthat personnel were “currently undergoing a search and rescue operation.” Rear Admiral John Mauger detailed more information at a news conference that Monday afternoon.
Read more: Everything to Know About the ‘Titanic’-Bound Sub That Has Gone Missing
A Previous ‘Titan’ Passenger Speaks OutJune 22, 2023 12:26 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAlamy Stock PhotoA formerTitansubmersible passenger has shared his story.Amid the search for OceanGate Expedition’s five-man submersible thatwent missingon June 18 following a dive to visittheTitanicwreckage, Mike Reiss shared his experience on four of its 10-hour dives during aninterview with ABC News.Read more: 4-Time ‘Titanic’ Sub Passenger Says Vessel Lost Contact with Host Ship During Previous Expeditions
A Previous ‘Titan’ Passenger Speaks Out
June 22, 2023 12:26 PM EDT
A formerTitansubmersible passenger has shared his story.
Amid the search for OceanGate Expedition’s five-man submersible thatwent missingon June 18 following a dive to visittheTitanicwreckage, Mike Reiss shared his experience on four of its 10-hour dives during aninterview with ABC News.
Read more: 4-Time ‘Titanic’ Sub Passenger Says Vessel Lost Contact with Host Ship During Previous Expeditions
The U.S. Coast Guard Announces a Press Conference for 3 p.m. ESTJune 22, 2023 12:21 PM EDTCopy The Link To This Blog PostThe U.S. Coast Guard will hold a briefing regarding the search for the ‘Titan’ sub at 3 p.m. EST.
The U.S. Coast Guard Announces a Press Conference for 3 p.m. EST
June 22, 2023 12:21 PM EDT
The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a briefing regarding the search for the ‘Titan’ sub at 3 p.m. EST.
June 22, 2023 12:07 PM EDT
Afteran exhaustive search for the missing ‘Titan’ sub, rescue teams have reported the discovery of a debris field in the search area.
Read More: Coast Guard Says ‘Debris Field’ Discovered Near ‘Titanic’ amid Search for Missing ‘Titan’ Sub
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