Quote:British explorer Hamish Harding aboard missing Titanic submarine

Boston Coastguard carrying out rescue mission in Atlantic Ocean for OceanGate Expeditions tour group



A British businessman and explorer is among those on board a submersible that went missing on an expedition to the wreck of the Titanic.

The Boston Coastguard is carrying out the rescue mission for the OceanGate Expeditions tour group, which takes explorers to the depths of the Atlantic for $250,000 per person.

Lt Jordan Hart, of the US Coastguard in Boston said staff were “currently undergoing a search and rescue operation” when asked by CBS News.

Explorer Hamish Harding wrote on social media he was joining OceanGate as a “mission specialist” on an expedition.

Quote:A search is underway for a missing submersible that takes people to see Titanic.

A search is underway for a missing submersible owned by OceanGate Expeditions, which is used to explore the wreckage of the Titanic.

The U.S. Coast Guard is involved in the search off the coast of Newfoundland. OceanGate Expeditions expressed their focus on ensuring the safety of the crew and stated that they are exploring all options to bring them back safely.

The company started annual voyages in 2021 to document the deterioration of the Titanic. These expeditions included archaeologists, marine biologists, and paid tourists who would operate sonar equipment. The initial group of tourists funded the expedition by paying significant amounts of money.

(06-19-2023 03:27 PM)CrimsonPhantom Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 03:33 PM)maximus Wrote:  What is the gosh damn point?

I love the history and have watched about every documentary on this event, but damn. At some point, people do risky things, and I'm sorry... too bad for you.



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Quote:It can take five passengers to The Titanic on the ocean floor, you can pilot it with a gaming controller...and it has a toilet. Climb aboard Titan, a unique submarine used to explore the world's most famous shipwreck.

Quote:The submersible, named Titan, has high-resolution cameras and provides those on board with a live view of the wreck.

Those selected must be at least 18 and “be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change”. They must also have basic strength, balance, mobility and flexibility such as being able to climb a six-foot step ladder.

David Pogue, a CBS journalist, previously went onto the submersible. He said at the time that he “couldn’t help noticing how many pieces of this sub seemed improvised, with off-the-shelf components”, including a video game controller that was used to pilot the vehicle.

(06-19-2023 04:12 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  From the article I linked in the original OP;

Quote:The submersible, named Titan, has high-resolution cameras and provides those on board with a live view of the wreck.

Those selected must be at least 18 and “be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change”. They must also have basic strength, balance, mobility and flexibility such as being able to climb a six-foot step ladder.

David Pogue, a CBS journalist, previously went onto the submersible. He said at the time that he “couldn’t help noticing how many pieces of this sub seemed improvised, with off-the-shelf components”, including a video game controller that was used to pilot the vehicle.

(06-19-2023 04:42 PM)maximus Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 04:12 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  From the article I linked in the original OP;

Quote:The submersible, named Titan, has high-resolution cameras and provides those on board with a live view of the wreck.

Those selected must be at least 18 and “be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change”. They must also have basic strength, balance, mobility and flexibility such as being able to climb a six-foot step ladder.

David Pogue, a CBS journalist, previously went onto the submersible. He said at the time that he “couldn’t help noticing how many pieces of this sub seemed improvised, with off-the-shelf components”, including a video game controller that was used to pilot the vehicle.

Ok so now think to yourself as you crawl into that piece of **** about to go miles deep...oh look a PS5 controller. I'd be like Gene Wilder in Young Frankestein after he told Igor not to open the door no matter what..... get me the hell outta here.... mommmyyyyy

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(06-19-2023 06:33 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 04:42 PM)maximus Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 04:12 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  From the article I linked in the original OP;

Quote:The submersible, named Titan, has high-resolution cameras and provides those on board with a live view of the wreck.

Those selected must be at least 18 and “be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change”. They must also have basic strength, balance, mobility and flexibility such as being able to climb a six-foot step ladder.

David Pogue, a CBS journalist, previously went onto the submersible. He said at the time that he “couldn’t help noticing how many pieces of this sub seemed improvised, with off-the-shelf components”, including a video game controller that was used to pilot the vehicle.

Ok so now think to yourself as you crawl into that piece of **** about to go miles deep...oh look a PS5 controller. I'd be like Gene Wilder in Young Frankestein after he told Igor not to open the door no matter what..... get me the hell outta here.... mommmyyyyy

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The 3B dollar Virginia class fast attack boat uses an Xbox 360 controller for its optical mast. Boeing used the Xbox controller on a high energy laser for the US military. The Army uses the Xbox controller for unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles.

If someone has done the research to build the most ergonomic hand held controller, it’s off the shelf with a standard USB interface, and people already know how to use it you don’t reinvent the wheel.

(06-19-2023 06:33 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 04:42 PM)maximus Wrote:  

(06-19-2023 04:12 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  From the article I linked in the original OP;

Quote:The submersible, named Titan, has high-resolution cameras and provides those on board with a live view of the wreck.

Those selected must be at least 18 and “be comfortable in dynamic environments where plans and timetables may change”. They must also have basic strength, balance, mobility and flexibility such as being able to climb a six-foot step ladder.

David Pogue, a CBS journalist, previously went onto the submersible. He said at the time that he “couldn’t help noticing how many pieces of this sub seemed improvised, with off-the-shelf components”, including a video game controller that was used to pilot the vehicle.

Ok so now think to yourself as you crawl into that piece of **** about to go miles deep...oh look a PS5 controller. I'd be like Gene Wilder in Young Frankestein after he told Igor not to open the door no matter what..... get me the hell outta here.... mommmyyyyy

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The 3B dollar Virginia class fast attack boat uses an Xbox 360 controller for its optical mast. Boeing used the Xbox controller on a high energy laser for the US military. The Army uses the Xbox controller for unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles.

If someone has done the research to build the most ergonomic hand held controller, it’s off the shelf with a standard USB interface, and people already know how to use it you don’t reinvent the wheel.

(06-19-2023 05:45 PM)Bear Catlett Wrote:  Maybe the captain and officers just want to defect to the US.

(06-19-2023 03:33 PM)maximus Wrote:  What is the gosh damn point?

I love the history and have watched about every documentary on this event, but damn. At some point, people do risky things, and I'm sorry... too bad for you.



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