Titanic firm submersible missing.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by ET2SN

"Mind over matter" just met the Atlantic.
And lost.

"Not just" at that particular location....??!! Rather TWICE! From someone (James Cameron) who's been there:

[Rockstar]

ti·tan
\ ˈtaɪtn̩ \
noun
: one of a family of 12 giants in Greek mythology
: an extremely large and powerful person, company, etc.


Two vessels of the same name boasting of their strength and size, sink in the same location. Spa-spa-spooky

[Aktungbby]

^ worse you're omitting the novel that closely mirrored reality....that's reallyspa-spa-oookie!

Then, suddenly it struck an iceberg on its starboard side while moving at 25 knots. The ship was 400 nautical miles from Newfoundland. The ship sank quickly, and due to an insufficient amount of lifeboats, it took a majority of its passengers with it.

The story sounds familiar to anyone with even minor knowledge of the Titanic. However, that story above isn’t a description of what happened to the Titanic.

This is actually the plot of a novel titled Futility which was released 14 years before the Titanic ever set sail. The story was that of a man named John Rowland, an alcoholic and disgraced former Naval officer, who takes a job aboard the Titan, the worlds largest vessel. Robertson describes it as “unsinkable,” and “among the greatest works of men.” The Titan strikes an iceberg on its journey, sinking, and becoming one of the worlds greatest tragedies.
The tale could almost be an exact retelling of the Titanic tragedy, if not for its release date. In fact, that’s what makes it even more eerie.
The similarities between the Titan and the Titanic go far beyond a name and an iceberg. The length of the titan was 800 feet, the Titanic 882. The speed at which the Titan cruised into the iceberg was 25 knots. The Titanic’s was 22.5. The Titan held 2,500 passengers. The Titanic held 2,200, though both had a capacity of 3,000

https://allthatsinteresting.com/the-wreck-of-the-titan

[iambecomelife]

What do you guys make of the tapping noises they say the equipment has picked up? I'm not sure it's survivors; I suspect it has been too long for anyone to have survived. I think the noise could be pieces of Titanic's wreck banging in the current... The wreck of the "Amoco Cadiz", for example, is current-affected & "groans" loud enough for wreck divers to hear; they say it's a very loud, eerie noise. The sound may also be marine life - certain animals like shrimp can make a huge amount of noise underwater, despite being small.

I understand they want to keep the families' spirits up, but I wish the news ppl were realistic. At this point, I'm honestly hoping that they just imploded and felt nothing......that's probably the ideal outcome, rather than suffering for hours.

[em2nought]

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Did they take any straws with them for the drawing?

Rock, paper, scissors, Spock.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by iambecomelife

I understand they want to keep the families' spirits up, but I wish the news ppl were realistic. At this point, I'm honestly hoping that they just imploded and felt nothing......that's probably the ideal outcome, rather than suffering for hours.

Agreed

As of thirty minutes ago the BBC are reporting that the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) I is currently at Jersey Airport and due to be flown to the search site later today.

The ROV - called Juliet - scanned the Titanic wreck last summer and is an Argus Worker XL and is able to dive to 6,000m - well beyond the depth required in the search area.

Sadly, the company now estimates it will take about 50 to 60 hours to get to the site.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Agreed

As of thirty minutes ago the BBC are reporting that the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) I is currently at Jersey Airport and due to be flown to the search site later today.

The ROV - called Juliet - scanned the Titanic wreck last summer and is an Argus Worker XL and is able to dive to 6,000m - well beyond the depth required in the search area.

Sadly, the company now estimates it will take about 50 to 60 hours to get to the site.

There's no rush, I'm pretty sure the home-made sub imploded 4 days ago.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

There's no rush, I'm pretty sure the home-made sub imploded 4 days ago.

I fear you may well be right Neal

[Exocet25fr]

The French "Victor 6000" ROV that can dive to 20000 feet (6000 metres) underwater is diving actually on the Titanic site...

The "NAUTILE" Sub must dive on the site too...

https://www.netcost-security.fr/actu...s-6000-metres/

[Jimbuna]

Perhaps one of the luckiest men on the planet right now?

Tourist pulled out of going on missing Titanic sub over fears ‘crew were cutting corners'

Thrill-seeker Chris Brown, 61, signed up to join a mission to the wreck of the Titanic on the now missing submersible but changed his mind over doubts about its controls. A multi-millionaire digital marketing tycoon, Mr Brown paid a deposit to join a dive at the same time as Hamish Harding, who is one of five people missing after the sub lost contact with its mother ship on Sunday.

Mr Brown told The Sun he felt concerned at learning the vessel was controlled by a games console-style device.

The pilot uses a modified Logitech games controller with twin thumbsticks and four buttons which allow the operator to manoeuvre the vessel.

Mr Brown said he felt further unease because of technical issues and delays, which left him questioning whether the firm, OceanGate Expeditions, was cutting corners.

He said: "I found out they used old scaffolding poles for the sub's ballast - and its controls were based on computer game-style controllers. If you're trying to build your own submarine you could probably use old scaffold poles. But this was a commercial craft.

"Eventually, I emailed them and said, 'I'm no longer able to go on this thing'. I asked for a refund after being less than convinced."
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/new...4bfb6df6&ei=14

[Rockstar]

Originally Posted by iambecomelife

What do you guys make of the tapping noises they say the equipment has picked up? …

“Ahab Beckons.”

[Jimbuna]

[Exocet25fr]

Debris field discovered near the Titanic.....

https://news.sky.com/story/debris-fi...-says-12906735

[Skybird]

I thought of the aquarium water dome in that hotel in Berlin that recently, just a few months ago, just burst unexpectely, out of the blue. The American company that made the acryl glass still has not said/could not say what and why it happened.

I think of the submersible's quoted safety issues, missing certifications, problems with electric system and batteries - and the non-certitfied "ring" that connected the bow's bubble window with the main hull.

Pressure is a mighty enemy if you have to work against it.

[Rockstar]

BBC is reporting a debris field has been discovered by a ROV. But nobody has confirmed it's from Titan.