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.

  • Pigeon@beehaw.org
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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.