Titan Submersible: Recollections, Costs, and Implosion.

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Titan Submersible: Recollections, Costs, and Implosion.
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Previous passengers of the OceanGate Expeditions' Titan submersible, which imploded near the Titanic shipwreck, have described experiences that foreshadowed the tragedy. Some passengers felt they were "in good hands" while others felt "a bit naive" and knew "this was going to happen." The CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, who died in the incident, has been described as both a meticulous planner and an overconfident pioneer. Some passengers noticed issues with the submersible, including problems with the propulsion system, communications, and balancing weights.

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