The countdown continues. Rescuers continue to search for the missing submarine near the Titanic on Tuesday. During a press conference organized at 7:00 p.m. French time, the US coast guard estimated that there were approximately 40 hours of oxygen left on board the submersible for the five passengers present on the ship. But who are the disappeared?
• Explorer Hamish Harding
On June 18, just before boarding the Titan tourist submarine, billionaire Hamish Harding posed looking into space. A few hours later, the man who explored space and the seabed disappeared among the waves. A tourist outing paid $250,000 for the adventurer of the seas.
The 58-year-old businessman said he was “proud” to join the OceanGate Expeditions crew. This father of two children holds several Guinness records, such as the fastest circumnavigation of the Earth by plane passing through the two poles. A feat accomplished in 46 hours, 40 minutes and 22 seconds.
• French Paul-Henry Nargeolet
The man who presumably guided the Titan to its destination is Frenchman Paul-Henry Nargeolet. He is a former National Navy officer now based in the United States and is the director of the underwater research program on the shipwreck, employed by the company RMS Titanic Inc.
During his career, the 77-year-old has dove many times towards the wreckage of the liner.
• CEO of OceanGate Expeditions
Joining him in the small 20-by-7-foot cabin is the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, the company that organized the expedition, Stockton Rush. like the report daily mailhad joked about the security of their devices:
“You know, at some point, security is a complete mess. I mean, if you want to be safe, don’t get out of bed.”
His company belatedly confirmed his presence on board to the US media.
• A Pakistani businessman and his son
Finally, the last two disappeared are the Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood. His family said they were “grateful” for his concern for their loved ones.
“We are very grateful for the concern shown by our colleagues and friends and would like to ask everyone to pray for his safety while ensuring the family’s privacy at this time,” the family shared with reporters.
Source: BFM TV
