CEO’s chilling joke precedes Titanic sub disaster.
The OceanGate CEO, Stockton Rush, made a shocking joke on a Canadian radio show just months before his tragic demise in the ill-fated Titan submersible, according to new revelations.
Rush’s Titan sub had raised red flags with design concerns, and former employee David Lochridge had warned of a potential disaster, expressing fears for Rush’s safety and the safety of others.
Concerns raised over Titan sub’s safety.
Lochridge, a former OceanGate employee, had emailed warnings about the sub to project associate Rob McCallum, emphasizing the high risks associated with the vessel.
Sub called an ‘Accident waiting to happen’
In a damning email, Lochridge stated, “There’s no way on earth you could have paid me to dive the thing,” just days before the fatal incident.
Titan Sub disaster timeline unveiled.
The tragedy unfolded on June 18, 2023, as the Titan sub began its descent.
It was carrying OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, British billionaire Hamish Harding, Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and others.
Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate, spearheaded the expedition, with hopes to unravel the mysteries of the ocean’s depths.
Hamish Harding, who had years of experience in exploration, hopped on board without knowing what lay ahead.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a professional oceanographer, joined the expedition, offering knowledge on the Titanic wreckage.
Father and son duo, Shahzada Dawood and Suleman Dawood hoped to honour their curiosity for the ocean.
Titan Sub loses contact.
Just over an hour into the descent, the Polar Prince lost contact with the Titan, triggering a massive search operation with a 96-hour oxygen supply for the crew.
So, who were the unfortunate passengers aboard the Titan?
The doomed vessel carried a high-profile roster, including Rush, Harding, Nargeolet, British-Pakistani billionaire Shahzada Dawood, and his son Suleman.
Eerie noises and false hopes.
As the search continued, sonar crews detected ‘banging noises,’ falsely raising hopes for the crew’s survival two days after the sub’s disappearance.
On June 22, 2023, at 1pm E.T, the sub’s oxygen supply was predicted to run out, sealing the fate of all onboard and confirming fears of a tragic outcome.
The news of their demise sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and the world mourning the loss of these remarkable individuals.
The Titan sub tragedy not only claimed lives but sparked a wave of introspection and questions about the safety of deep-sea exploration.
The US Coast Guard discovered a ‘debris field,’ confirming the Titan’s demise due to a ‘catastrophic implosion’ caused by immense water pressure and material failures.
In the aftermath, fragments of the submersible and human remains were discovered, serving as painful reminders of the cost of venturing into the unknown.
The end of OceanGate.
Since the disaster, OceanGate Expeditions, the company responsible for launching the ill-fated Titan submersible expedition to the Titanic wreckage, has indeed ceased operations.
A small message on OceanGate’s website states: “OceanGate has suspended all exploration and commercial operations.”
OceanGate’s suspension of operations marks the end of an era for their underwater exploration endeavors.
So, what did Stockton Rush say before the Titan tragedy?
Stockton foreshadows his own demise.
Richard Stockton Rush III was born into a wealthy family in San Francisco, California.
As a child, Rush dreamed of becoming an astronaut and the first person on Mars.
His interests spanned aviation and aquatics.
His passion for oceanic exploration led him to co- found OceanGate in 2009 alongside Guillermo Söhnlein.
Some saw him as a visionary explorer, while others criticized him for what they perceived as an inflated ego.
CEO Rush’s nonchalant remark before tragedy.
A few months prior, Rush made a chilling comment on St John’s Radio, saying, “What could go wrong?”
Little did he know, a catastrophic implosion awaited his submersible.
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