specialized equipment. the u.s. coast guard has assumed the role of mission coordinator, we do not have all the necessary expertise and equipment required in a search of this nature. the unified command brings that expertise and additional capability together to maximize effort in solving this very complex problem. we are out of order here. as a recap, on sunday, together to maximum effort and solving this very complex problem. we are out of order here. as a recap, on sunday, the coordination command center in
effort in solving this very complex problem. out of order here. as a recap, on sunday, the coordination command center in boston received a report from the canadian expedition vessel polar prince of overdue 21 foot titan with five people on board. the titan was attempting to dive on the wreck of the titanic east of cape cod and south of st. johns, newfoundland. approximately one hour and 45 minutes into the scheduled dive, the polar prince lost all communication with titan. the polar prince conducted an initial search and requested coast guard assistance. the u.s. coast guard in boston assumed the responsibility of search and rescue mission coordinator and launched search assets. since sunday, the coast guard