Coast Guard: Missing Submersible Has Approximately 40 Hours of Air Supply Remaining

According to the Coast Guard, the missing submersible, en route to view the wreckage from the Titanic, has approximately 40

Jun 20, 2023
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According to the Coast Guard, the missing submersible, en route to view the wreckage from the Titanic, has approximately 40 hours of breathable air left. The vessel lost contact just 1 hour and 45 minutes into its dive on Sunday, with officials initially estimating it had 96 hours of life support.

Captain Jamie Frederick, representing the First Coast Guard District, disclosed during a news conference on Tuesday that they have determined the remaining air supply to be around 40 hours based on the initial report.

The missing submersible is carrying five individuals who are currently unaccounted for.

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