Critical search for Titanic sub; less than 24 hours of oxygen supplies left
WASHINGTON (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) - During a press briefing today U.S. Coast Guard officials announced additional vessels including five ships, were sent out aiding in search efforts to locate the missing Titanic sub.
The U.S. Navy detected sounds of banging noises through sonar search and rescue vessels, but claim the sounds are most likely falling debris from the Titanic wreck itself. Capt. Jamie Frederick, United States Coast Guard Response Coordinator says, "I can’t tell you what the noises are, I can tell you, I think this is the most important thing—we’re searching where the noises are and I think that’s the most important point."
Timing plays a critical role, as the crew of five on board are less than twenty-four hours away from a depleted oxygen supply. The deep sea craft disappeared four days ago during a mission tour to the Titanic wreckage. If found, there are obstacles that remain to reach the submersible at those water depths and bring the vessel back safely to the surface.
This is an all hands on deck mission, with several crews leading the search and rescue efforts using advanced deep sea equipment. The international search led by the U.S. Navy has extended the surface coverage area to 10,000 square miles of the Atlantic ocean.
