Boston Coast Guard Conducting Search For Missing Titanic Submarine
This U.S. Coast Guard in Boston is leading a search for the missing submarine in the Atlantic Ocean that brought tourists to the Titanic wreckage site. Coast Guard officials stated early today that the submarine was confirmed missing by its owner, OceanGate Expeditions.
USA Today reported that OceanGate told the BBC, “We are exploring and (mobilizing) all options to bring the crew back safely. Our entire focus is on the crewmembers in the submersible and their families.”
CNN shared details on what exactly OceanGate’s Titanic expedition entails. “The eight-day expedition is based out of St. John’s, Newfoundland. The trip begins with a 400-nautical-mile journey to the wreck site,” they explain.
The Titan
OceanGate’s adventure to explore the world’s most famous shipwreck allows five people on the submarine. They are a pilot, a content expert, and three guests. Their submarine is named the “Titan.” In addition, it is the only submarine of its kind that is capable of making the trip to the Titanic site.
The Twitter account for the US Coast Guard Northeast tweeted almost an hour ago that, “A USCG C-130 crew is searching for an overdue Canadian research submarine approximately 900 miles off #CapeCod. For more info and inquiries, please email d1publicaffairs@uscg.mil.”
Their most recent update states, “Rescue Coordination Center Halifax is assisting with a P8 Poseidon aircraft in the search. The P8 has underwater detection capabilities.”
The Titanic wreckage site where this submarine was headed is about 400 miles southeast of Newfoundland. However, the Titanic, which sank in 1912, lies about 12,500 feet underwater. The Titan expedition is $250,000 per seat. Moreover, it is believed to have enough oxygen for a four-day trip.
Updates
Currently, there has not been contact with the submarine for over seven hours. Furthermore, there was a crew on board, but no information has been shared at this time in regards to who exactly is missing and aboard the submarine that the US Coast Guard out of Boston is searching for.
For additional information as it becomes available, you can follow the US Coast Guard Northeast here.
What Are Boston's Most Iconic Jersey Numbers?
#4
Hall of Famer, Bobby Orr. A two-time Stanley Cup champion. In hockey, Orr is synonymous with the number four. And not just because it rhymes.
For the Red Sox, Joe Cronnin has his #4 retired.
(PS- Bailey Zappe)
#9
“Teddy Ballgame.” Ted Williams. spent his entire 19-year career with the Red Sox and remains the last player to hit .400.
For the Bruins, hall of famer Johnny Bucyk wore #9 for over 20 years. It, too, is retired by the Bruins.
#12
The Goat’s entire brand contains his infamous number. TB12 had six rings in a Patriots uniform. At this point, its hard to imagine a football player in New England — or anywhere else — that will ever be more accomplished than Tom Brady.
Ellis Burks sported #12 for the Red Sox.
Brian Rolston was #12 during his stints with the Bruins. Regardless, it’s hard to find a supporting cast for Brady here. Then again, does he need one?
#24
Manny Ramirez, Red Sox left fielder 2001-2008. Few things compared to a Manny bomb over the “Green Monster.” Ramirez was the 2004 World Series MVP.
Ty Law, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots wore #24 as well. He is in the Patriots Hall of Fame, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Bruins retired Terry O’Reilly’s #24. He was a fan-favorite who was widely known for his relentless effort.
#33
Nobody in sports thinks of #33 without Larry Bird popping up. The Celtics 33 jersey is an iconic look that will forever represent the game of basketball. It was retired in 1993.
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek also wore #33. The team’s fourth captain, he was a crucial component to both the 2004 and 2007 World Series teams. He’s currently part of the coaching staff and still sporting #33.
Zdeno Chára, wore #33 during his 14 seasons with the Bruins. This has the potential to be the next number the Bruins hang in the rafters.
#34
David Ortiz rocked #34 for his entire Red Sox career. Ortiz had his number retired in 2017. A three-time world series champion and 10-time all-star, “Big Papi” is arguably the most loved player in the franchise’s history.
#34 was raised in the TD Garden in honor of “The Truth.” Paul Peirce was #34 during his 15 seasons with the Celtics. He was the cornerstone of the big three that won the championship in 2008. Pierce was also the MVP of that NBA finals.
