That Submersible

[sfhogman]

Ya know what comes after hubris...?

Nemesis.

 

[Colonialgirl]

$250,000 per person; That is one expensive casket and funeral.

 

[dannyd]

Been out to the Titanic sight; that's some deep cold ocean, but if the unit imploded at the depth of Titanic they didn't know what hit them, so at least they didn't suffer.

 

[hittman]

Frightening the thought of being there ….. very sad.

 

[eveled]

The Titanic has been damaged by all of these tourist visits, stuff has been looted and sold on the black market. It would have been better if it had never been found.

This latest group, just adds to the tragedy, but they knew the risks and I’m sure signed waivers. I would like to know how much the search effort is costing us.

 

[dannyd]

Your tax money paid for the finding the Titanic first time, we even made Robert Ballard a Lieutenant Commander, so the project would be somewhat legal.

The government was actually trying to find a downed Soviet Sub and used looking for the Titanic as a cover. They also may have been looking for the two subs we lost from the 1960's, I was more worried about the Soviets I could see.

Three places I never liked to cruise over in the Atlantic; Titanic, Hood or Bismarck.

Those people did have some stones because I don't even like being below the water line.

 

[ProfessorWes]

The most charitable opinion I can think of is that they paid $250K each to get a nice long look at the wreck of Titanic, and they're getting more than their money's worth.

Making themselves a secondary attraction on future tours of the Titanic is just an ironic bonus.

 

[hittman]

 

[hittman]

 

[BearBiologist]

Scary: As un undergrad in Marine Biology, I got to see ALVIN and look inside (Couldn't go down!)==TINY!!!!!!!

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment...ing-titanic-125815139.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/missing-titanic-tourist-submersible-piloted-073349557.html

 

[ProfessorWes]

 

[bigbillyboy]

While we all hope they return safely, its not looking good .

 

[Ale-8(1)]

He was warned . . .

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...31&cvid=699ed28d7b9d4ca0bfecc5f29d865504&ei=8
During the same year, the Manned Underwater Vehicles committee of the Marine Technology Society sent a letter to Rush, warning the CEO that his refusal to allow an outside entity to test the safety of his vessel was ignoring "a critical component in the safeguards that protect all submersible occupants," according to a copy of the letter obtained by The New York Times.

Rush reportedly called the chairman of the committee after reading and rejecting the letter, explaining that he was ignoring the recommendations of the experts in favor of the company's own safety standards because "industry regulations were stifling innovation."

 

[ProfessorWes]

Ugh. Really?

 

[arfmel]

I’m guessing there’s probably five people who regret not having a responsible adult in on the project, inspirational or not.

 

[hittman]

 

[ole442]

The Titanic has been damaged by all of these tourist visits, stuff has been looted and sold on the black market. It would have been better if it had never been found.

This latest group, just adds to the tragedy, but they knew the risks and I’m sure signed waivers. I would like to know how much the search effort is costing us.

They say the waiver they signed mentioned “possible death” 3 times on the first page! Multiple times after that! Should have known it was a possibility but then, most won’t believe it could happen to them!

 

[RC44Mag]

If this vessel is indeed lost and it looking that’s going to be the outcome it appears that wokeness is in part responsible for the lives lost, idiots.

 

[dannyd]

If this vessel is indeed lost and it looking that’s going to be the outcome it appears that wokeness is in part responsible for the lives lost, idiots.

I just hoping that doesn't foreshadow things to come with our old company and someone's kid gets hurt.

You know from own experience the Pond is merciless on Stupid People.

 

[hittman]

 

[RC44Mag]

I just hoping that doesn't foreshadow things to come with our old company and someone's kid gets hurt.

You know from own experience the Pond is merciless on Stupid People.

Indeed, stupid and otherwise. My Frigate lost a BM overboard in the cruise right before I got onboard. Very heavy North Atlantic seas and something needed securing on the forecastle, don’t remember exactly what it was. This BM volunteered to do the job. He was tied off and went forward and a huge wave washed him off, he was never found. Sad to say I don’t even know his name. The oceans don’t play, factor in stupid and the odds go way in favor of Davey Jones.

 

[ronto]

I prefer to see what the Titanic looks like on a video and save $250,000.

 

[gramps]

The Titanic has been damaged by all of these tourist visits, stuff has been looted and sold on the black market. It would have been better if it had never been found.

This latest group, just adds to the tragedy, but they knew the risks and I’m sure signed waivers. I would like to know how much the search effort is costing us.

How do you loot from a ship 13,000 feet under water?
gramps

 

[ibboatin28]

I don't know how well it's insulated but the water is like 25 degrees there. Hypothermia at the very least... Such a sad way to die.

 

[eveled]

How do you loot from a ship 13,000 feet under water?
gramps

With a submersible. They say every time they document the wreck there is more damage from tourism subs and more things missing.

 

[jspick]

Sounds like there is a curse of the Titanic.

 

[Xrayist]

How do you loot from a ship 13,000 feet under water?

The same way that the people who brought up all the artifacts from the Titanic did.

 

[BearBiologist]

It amazes me how we can get so caught up in the fate of a bunch of rich, stupid elites who willingly took chances and lost. They had plenty of warnings!

Yes, I'm rooting for their rescue but these guys should be Darwin candidates!

 

[krw]

Well, in this day and time its hard for me to believe that sub didnt have any kind of a GPS tracker. And Their searching a 10,000 square mile grid looking for it. Come on!! Thats a 100mi x 100mi square. Lots about this jus dont add up.

 

[gramps]

With a submersible. They say every time they document the wreck there is more damage from tourism subs and more things missing.

Ya don’t think natural erosion of metal, ocean currents, and nudgings from shark, and whales won’t change it? How many tourist submersibles are there? This one is also used in research.
gramps