Missing Titanic submersible: 'It's very unlikely that this is survivable'

An ongoing search is underway in the North Atlantic by the US coast guard for a missing submersible which is carrying five passengers. The Polar Prince research vessel was exploring the site of the Titanic when it lost contact with the Titan sub an hour and 45 minutes into its dive. The search and rescue team are under serious pressure to locate the sub, as it is believed there may only be around 70 hours of oxygen on board for the passengers. Kieran was joined by former captain of the Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine HMS Turbulent, Ryan Ramsey to discuss... Image: OceanGate

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16.50 20 Jun 2023

Missing Titanic submersible: 'It's very unlikely that this is survivable'

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An ongoing search is underway in the North Atlantic by the US coast guard for a missing submersible which is carrying five passengers.

The Polar Prince research vessel was exploring the site of the Titanic when it lost contact with the Titan sub an hour and 45 minutes into its dive. The search and rescue team are under serious pressure to locate the sub, as it is believed there may only be around 70 hours of oxygen on board for the passengers.

Kieran was joined by former captain of the Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine HMS Turbulent, Ryan Ramsey to discuss...

Image: OceanGate