A rescue mission is underway after a vessel used to take tourists to see the underwater wreck of the Titanic went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to Fox News Digital that they were currently searching for a lost submersible. Tourists can charter the small craft for visits to the infamous ship through OceanGate Expeditions.

<i>This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates.</i>

<div class="author-bio"><p>Anders Hagstrom is a reporter with Fox News Digital covering national politics and major breaking news events. Send tips to Anders.Hagstrom@Fox.com, or on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.</p></div>

A rescue mission is underway after an underwater craft used to take tourists to see the wreck of the Titanic went missing in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.{ai:summary}<p>Coast Guard searches for lost submersible used for Titanic wreck tours. #outdoors</p>

Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic

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