An underwater robot exploring near the wreckage of the Titanic has discovered a “debris field,” according to rescuers. The multinational mission to locate a missing submersible with five people on board is still focused on finding the crew alive, despite concerns about their oxygen supply.
The US Coast Guard stated that experts within the unified command are assessing the information. The debris field was found near the Titanic by a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) within the search area. Further details were not provided, but a press briefing will be held in Boston.
Additional unmanned subs have been deployed, marking a critical stage in the extensive search effort. Rescuers are fully committed and emphasizing the importance of people’s will to survive. The operation has seen an influx of assets, experts, and the detection of underwater noises through sonar.
The multinational response, involving military planes, coast guard ships, and teleguided robots, is concentrating efforts in the North Atlantic based on the detected underwater noises. The French research ship Atalante deployed a deep-diving robot called the Victor 6000, considered the main hope for underwater rescue.
The Canadian vessel Horizon Arctic has also deployed a robot to search the ocean floor. Medical staff and a decompression chamber are en route to the area, as vessels and planes continue the search. The unidentified underwater noises have raised hopes for the passengers’ survival, although their source remains unknown.
The submersible named Titan, carrying British and Pakistani individuals, lost communication with its mothership during a trip to see the Titanic. Ships, planes, and underwater vehicles have extensively combed the surface water for the missing vessel. Data from the Canadian aircraft has been shared with US Navy experts for analysis.
The Titanic, which sank in 1912, is a popular destination for nautical experts and underwater tourists. The extreme depth poses significant pressure challenges, and concerns about the submersible’s design were previously raised. Rescuers remain dedicated to the search and hopeful for a positive outcome.
