Ever Heard Of Unoccupied Vessel Accidently Drifting Away?

Question

The University of British Columbia lost a submersible.

It had been moored beside research facility overnight

with hull barely afloat & entry access secured it went

away. I've yet to hear of its fate. Did you find it?

Answer 1

Sounds like UBC is looking for insurance money. Boats do break from their moorings though...more often than you'd think.

Answer 2

Check the oil fields... a perfect job for submersibles is checking underwater drilling heads and I'll bet it's already in the North Sea.  A boat like that take a 200 foot supply boat, so it's not like sticking a cigarette lighter in your pocket at Wal-mart

Answer 3

I haven't heard about the UBC vessel but vessels drifting away from moorings is not uncommon. The tide & currents may push them away when they are not secured properly, which is probably the #1 cause of this type of incident. Subs are no different from a standard boat, they can float miles without been seen because of their low profile.

Answer 4

Yes, I've heard of unoccupied vessels accidentally drifting away, but that one doesn't sound like an accident.

Answer 5

if found it's salvage...