'It would be a miracle if they are recovered alive,' she said.Įven if the Titan were located, retrieving it would present huge logistical challenges.
John's Newfoundland.Ī friend of Harding, Jannicke Mikkelsen, who has accompanied the British entrepreneur on other expeditions, told Reuters she was hoping for good news but was not optimistic. 'There's still life support available on the submersible, and we'll continue to hold out hope until the very end, Leet, CEO of Miawpukek Horizon Maritime Services, told reporters in St. Sean Leet, who heads a company that jointly owns the support ship, the Polar Prince, told reporters on Wednesday that 'all protocols were followed' but declined to give a detailed account of how communication ceased.
But experts say the air supply depends on a range of factors, including whether the submersible still has power and how calm the people aboard have remained. The Titan set off with 96 hours of air, according to the company, which would mean the oxygen could run out by Thursday morning.
