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Hamish Harding, a Dubai-based British billionaire and a true believer in adventures, has been announced to be among one of the five members aboard a submarine that was on an excursion to explore the wreckage of the Titanic. The claims are that the submarine is feared to have disappeared during its expedition, and there are concerns about the member’s survival.
Dubai-based Britsh Ex-pat is claimed to possess a staggering net worth of $ 1 billion (INR 3,590 crores) and is well known for his thirst for remarkable adventures and aviation accomplishments in the past breaking world records on various flight missions.
RMS TITANIC EXPEDITION
— Hamish Harding (@ActionAviation0) June 17, 2023
I am proud to finally announce that I joined @OceanGateExped for their RMS TITANIC Mission as a mission specialist on the sub going down to the Titanic.@ExplorersClub @actionaviation @One_More_Orbit #PolarPrince
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Who is Hamish Harding?
Hamish Harding is a British businessman, pilot, explorer, and space tourist who is currently based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He is also the founder of Action Group and chairman of Action Aviation, an international aircraft brokerage company with headquarters in Dubai.
Back in July 2019, Hamish was the mission director and crew pilot for the flight mission One More Orbit, setting a world speed record for the fastest circumnavigation of Earth by an aircraft over both geographic poles.
He took to Instagram to state his excitement for his next adventure and his enthusiasm couldn’t be described in words by those who met him in person before his mission. His Instagram post:
While on 18 June 2023, Hamish Harding was identified as one of the five fellow members inside a submersible that went missing while en route to witness the wreckage of the Titanic, in the North Atlantic.
Fans are pouring prayers for the Dubai-based British ex-pat, who is aboard a submarine supposedly claimed to go missing near the site, fellow adventurers are sending heartfelt wishes for their safe return. Other members reported to be on board include businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman; French explorer Paul-Henry Nargeolet; and OceanGate chief executive Stockton Rush.
About Missing Submarine
The Titanic expedition was expected to cost $250,000 per person, aiming to explore the wreckage site of the famous Titanic. The journey commenced three days ago from St. John’s, Newfoundland, and was supposed to have a 400-mile voyage into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
There were 4 other successful trips to the Titanic wreck in the past with the first two being the test trips and there are approximately 18 more trips planned for the Titanic expedition. According to the report, unfortunately, the alleged submarine, operated by OceanGate has encountered an unknown incident, leaving the passengers on board at uncertain risk.
OceanGate, the private company which is responsible for the submarine’s operation, has mentioned in a statement that they are concerned and committed to finding a solution for saving people on board. However, they didn’t come up with the exact number of individuals missing or onboard the Titanic expedition.
The Coast Guard reported on Monday that the submarine’s operating company ‘OceanGate Expeditions’ has informed them that the vessel has gone missing. Also, they mentioned that the missing vessel can sustain its five occupants for about four days before it runs out of oxygen.
“We’re doing everything we can do to locate the submersible and rescue those on board,” according to Rear Admiral John Mauger.
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