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Oceangate's History of Warnings
- Oceangate, the company behind the Titan submersible, had been warned of potential catastrophic problems with their Titanic mission as early as 2018.
- They faced lawsuits regarding safety concerns, specifically about the Titan.
Submersible vs. Submarine
- A submersible, unlike a submarine, cannot return to shore independently and relies on a support vessel.
- The Titan was a submersible launched from a larger ship, making rescue more complex.
The Passengers of the Titan
- The Titan's passengers included Stockton Rush, the CEO of Oceangate; billionaire Hamish Harding; Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman.
- Paul-Henri Nargeolet, a French Navy commander and Titanic expert, was also onboard.