Missing Titanic Submarine

I also hope it was quick. What a nightmare for their families. RIP

not at all

Like others, my first reaction when i heard the news and that pieces of the vessel they were in had been found, was a feeling of relief that what happened to those on board was quick and sudden.

I was praying for a rescue, now I will pray for their souls RIP

B9exchange

Seems it happened very soon after contact was lost, and was immediate, they would not have known anything about it, which is far better than slowly suffocating to death I suppose

It seems to be looking that way. A quick death is infinitely preferable to them slowly suffocating. Imagine that 19-year-old having to watch his father die - or his father watching him die.

Very sad, I was hoping that they would be found, their poor families.
I hope if they did perish the end was quick.

Announcement at 8pm our time tonight.

Seems it happened very soon after contact was lost, and was immediate, they would not have known anything about it, which is far better than slowly suffocating to death I suppose

Thats what I thought. A very sad conclusion.

I also hope the debris means that barring a miracle, there was a catastrophe early on.

Marydoll

My DH has informed me that debris has been found. 😪

Just saw this on tv, if true then a quick death at least.

BlueBelle
Yes, it was the same, done in the spirit of an exciting adventure.
I find your comments on this thread deplorable tbh as all you are saying really is how rich the people on the sub are as if that disqualifies them for any sympathy in your eyes.
Rich or poor doesn’t come into it.

My DH has informed me that debris has been found. 😪

Oreo do you really see the Thailand cave incident as equating with these men paying something like a million dollars to look at a wreck ?? the boys went into the cave on the advice of their ADULT teacher they didn’t just wander in on their own He was responsible for their predicament

I think we all know that the chance of survival is long gone now

If it has imploded, that’s a quick death. Something of a mercy.

*people

Anniebach

Debris been found

I think for me the worst thing would be if they found the submarine with the prople too late to do anything.
If it has exploded, tragic though that is, it sort of explains things.

Debris been found

Iam64

Whataboutery is inevitable, I suppose, as we all express our responses to this unfolding tragedy. My initial feelings were to compare the risks these men willingly took to take part in an adventure, with the grave yard that the Mediterranean Sea is becoming. I had a word with myself. Compassion for humans in danger shouldn’t be only felt for people we conclude ‘deserve ‘ our prayers and compassion and not for those we judge

Glad you had a word with yourself, anyone in danger deserves compassion.😃
People should remember the Thai caving adventure that went wrong and we all held our breath until the kids were saved.
They and their leader went into those caves willingly, any kind of caving can be dangerous especially in wet weather.
Taking chances is part of human development and saving anyone is always worth doing.

I remain hopeful for getting the crew back safely, prayers.

According to what I’ve just heard Magellan won’t be there for 48 hours and was still on Jersey.

Years ago my friends horse fell into a man made lake after a riding accident. By the end of the day any chance of saving him was slipping away but a RAF helicopter came out and winched him out. It cost a fortune but they said not only was it a good training exercise but the men found it a great moral booster and were overjoyed at being able to save the horse. Although there is little chance of rescuing the people in the submersible valuable information will be garnered, especially as we know less about the ocean floor than we know about outer space. I know I’m often accused of UK bashing on political threads but, if I was in a treacherous situation like this I know which country I’d want leading the rescue!I do hope that not getting the Magellan there sooner wasn’t a political decision.

I believe Magellan are now there, along with many others in a last desperate search for the submersible. Sadly it is likely they have run out of air by now, unless they managed to stay extremely calm and maybe stretch it out for a few more hours. I assume the search will continue anyway, to recover their bodies if nothing else. Such a tragedy - heard a guy being interviewed on GB News who also visited the wreck and got into difficulties, although I believe he was surveying it rather than tourism. He said he had resigned himself to death but somehow he was rescued. I cannot think of much worse than being stuck in a tiny submersible for days, knowing you are likely to die - just awful.

I heard that also Dinahmo all I could think of what must the friends and family of those five me be thinking when they hear/read the same, heartbreaking

According to the news this morning the delay in obtaining assistance from other countries was caused by US bureaucracy. I am reminded of an incident after an earthquake in Italy in 1997 caused major damage to the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi. The Giotto frescoes were badly damaged and at least 10 people were killed.

A British company arrived on the scene with equipment that could be expanded once inside the building in order to prevent further collapse. In this case it was the Italian workforce who refused to let the company in and the Italian govt had to intervene so that the equipment was used.

It would seem that national pride sometimes takes precedence over the best course of action.

Apparently a French research vessel with a deep sea robot has slowed its speed close to the area. It has a robot capable of descending up to 6000 metres which can attach a cable to the submersible so that another vessel could haul it up.