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The search for a missing submarine with five people on board was in full swing on Monday. The boat was on its way to visit the wreck of the Titanic. And was reported missing on Sunday evening. American and Canadian planes and ships joined the search near Newfoundland. Among other things, listening buoys were used to find the submarine. John Mauger, US Coast Guard: “The search site is about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in about 13,000 feet of water. It’s a remote area. And it “It’s difficult to conduct a search in this far-flung area. But we’re using every means available to make sure we can find the sub and rescue those on board.” The submarine operator OceanGate Expeditions says it lost contact with the ship, which bears the name “Titan”, an hour and 45 minutes after the start of the dive to Titanic. According to the authorities, it is unclear whether the submarine is currently above or below the water. The oxygen supply under water would be about 96 hours. Larry Daley, Titanic Specialist: “Deep sea diving is very dangerous. But every year the equipment gets better. For example the technology. So I’m very optimistic. I myself was in the submarine for twelve hours. We had our own air supply system on board. And if that’s properly maintained, you can stay underwater for a few hours.” British billionaire Hamish Harding is said to be among the passengers. The expedition to inspect the British luxury liner, which sank in 1912 after colliding with an iceberg, costs the equivalent of around 230,000 euros per person. The expedition usually starts at Newfoundland.