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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nicola Slawson

First Thing: No sign of Titanic sub but ‘banging noises’ heard as search continues

A photograph, provided by OceanGate Expeditions,  showing the submersible vessel Titan used to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.
The submersible vessel Titan used to visit the wreckage of the Titanic, which is missing with all onboard. Photograph: OceanGate Expeditions/PA

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A Canadian aircraft detected underwater noises in the search area for the missing Titan submersible, the US Coast Guard said early on Wednesday, amid US media reports that regular banging sounds had been picked up.

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