The Titanic

[aguero93:20]

At what point do you cut off from searching?

About 6 hours ago.

 

[Blue Mist]

Yeah, I get that, but unless a passenger on board a cross Atlantic cruise is standing with some map showing coordinates, they will have no idea if they are 'passing' the wreck site or not. Not like there is a signpost in the middle of the ocean.

Or when you wake up at 8am to be told by the Captain you passed over the Titanic at 2.30am.

 

[west didsblue]

Their air supplies would have run out roughly now right? I honestly don't think they will even find the vessel. If it imploded the carbon fibre will have come apart leaving just the titanium ring and dome structure at the front. Even if it was intact it is such a relatively small vessel ocean currents could have moved it almost anywhere.

At what point do you cut off from searching? It sounds cruel but the cost of searching must be already in the millions and has to be a consideration at some point. Coast guard assets also can't be all focussed just on this as they will eventually be needed elsewhere.

I’d give it two more days. It’s unlikely to ever be found. MH370 has never been found and it’s thought to be at a similar depth but is several times larger.

 

[mosssideblue]

If still intact, don't think it will have been lack of air that killed them but, hypothermia. Brutal way to go

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

If it imploded would debris rise to the surface?

 

[west didsblue]

If it imploded would debris rise to the surface?

Possibly but it would be insignificant compared to the rest of the flotsam in the ocean.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I admit I've not really been following this very closely but feel sorry for all on board and their family and friends.
I just have a question though. As well as the 5 passengers how many crew are there on board?

 

[Dubai Blue]

I believe the pressure hull was designed with consultation with NASA and Boeing because of their expertise in carbon fibre technology.

The remainder from what I have read was a bit heath Robinson, particularly the ballast system.

Boeing have denied having anything to do with it. Although they're not exactly the most trustworthy bunch themselves.

 

[mosssideblue]

If it imploded would debris rise to the surface?

I would expect something would, but being buoyant and coming up from that depth in strong currents it could be anywhere

 

[mosssideblue]

I admit I've not really been following this very closely but feel sorry for all on board and their family and friends.
I just have a question though. As well as the 5 passengers how many crew are there on board?

That was the total.