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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.

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[–] RomanceDailies@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago (19 children)

I am saddened as I read to think about the fact this could’ve been avoided.

[–] BaconIsAVeg@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago (11 children)

I'm saddened by the amount of taxpayer money that was spent searching for 5 millionaires who went missing while on a joyride in a test vehicle.

[–] FlowVoid@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I doubt it was much of an added expense. The search was carried out by Coast Guard and Navy personnel, who would be getting paid regardless.

If the sub hadn't gone missing, it's quite likely their time and resources would have been spent on practicing some sort of rescue mission.

[–] AngrilyEatingMuffins@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The search was carried out by Coast Guard and Navy personnel, who would be getting paid regardless.

Bro the major cost in moving a host of ships is not the hourly wage of the sailors lol

[–] Lowbird@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

They do drills and such when they're not doing rescues. The ships move regardless.

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