New evidence strongly suggests that OceanGate’s submersible, which imploded and killed all passengers on its way to the Titanic wreck, was unfit for the journey. The CEO, Stockton Rush, bought discounted carbon fiber past its shelf life from Boeing, which experts say is a terrible choice for a deep-sea vessel. This likely played a role in the submersible’s tragic demise.

  • Phated@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I mean, it’s insanely easy to avoid being crushed at the bottom of the ocean in a homemade discount sub that everyone has tried to warn you is unsafe…just don’t try to go to the bottom of the ocean in a homemade discount sub that everyone has tried to warn you is unsafe…

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      1 year ago

      I mean things like the travelling funnfair are still a thing, people die on travelling carnival rides every year…similar thing, thrill seeking dangerous shit

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      1 year ago

      Everyone warned the CEO, but it seems the CEO did everything he could to cover that up and mislead the passengers.

      Also the 19 year old was apparently pressured into going despite his fears by his dad.

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      I mean, it’s insanely easy to avoid being crushed at the bottom of the ocean in a homemade discount sub that everyone has tried to warn you is unsafe

      Tell me about it! I’ve been able to avoid it for 30 years, and I haven’t even really been trying that hard!