Dubai-based prominent British billionaire and explorer Hamish Harding is currently feared missing after a submarine involved in the Titanic exploration expedition disappeared. With a net worth of INR 3,590 crores, Hamish Harding is famous for his remarkable feats and aviation achievements.
The ill-fated expedition, which cost $250,000 per person, was intended to locate the Titanic’s wreck site. Departing from St. John’s, Newfoundland, the voyage required a 400-mile voyage into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, the submarine operated by Oceangate suffered an unknown incident, leaving the fate of the passengers uncertain.
Oceangate, the private company responsible for operating the submarine, has expressed deep concern and commitment to finding solutions for those in need. The exact number of missing persons has not been disclosed.
Hamish Harding, the founder of Action Aviation, started the expedition as a mission specialist, inspired by his long-standing desire to locate the Titanic. Prior to the voyage, he shared updates on social media, speculating that this manned dive would be the first and only one for Titanic in 2023. Harding’s dedication to exploration and his past achievements, such as multiple trips to the South Pole and diving to the deepest point on Earth, Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, have cemented his reputation as an intrepid adventurer.
Harding’s company, Action Aviation, specializes in the buying and selling of business jets and demonstrates his passion for pushing boundaries and accepting extraordinary challenges. His previous trip to space on the Blue Origin crewed flight attracted significant attention. Harding’s relentless pursuit of exploration continues to fascinate the world.
As search and rescue efforts intensify, concerns grow for Hamish Harding and the other missing submariners. His family, the exploration community and the world anxiously await any news of his safety in anticipation of a positive outcome in this challenging and uncertain situation.
Oceangate Expeditions, the operator of the submersible, has said the vessel can sustain its five people for about four days before running out of oxygen, according to the Coast Guard. Rear Admiral John Mauger assured reporters that every effort was being made to locate the submarine and rescue those on board. It is estimated that between 70 and a full 96 hours of emergency capacity is available at this point.
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