The U.S. Coast Guard says a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) discovered a field of wreckage within the search area for the lost submarine near the sinking of the Titanic.
He said experts within the unified command "are evaluating the information."
Earlier, the coast guard said the search and rescue operation was still "active."
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Jamie Frederick speaks to the media. Photo: AP
He confirmed that the French deep-sea robot Victor 6000 has been deployed, while the Canadian vessel Horizon Arctic has also deployed its own ROV, which is located on the seabed.
At least nine search ships are in the area of the ruins of the Titanic.
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