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Owner of the submersible that imploded during Titanic dive suspends operations

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Owner of the submersible that imploded during Titanic dive suspends operations

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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

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OceanGate suspends operations after its Titan submersible imploded on its way to the Titanic

The company that owns a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic says it has suspended operations. OceanGate made the announcement on its website on Thursday, and a spokesperson for the Everett, Washington-based company later said he had nothing further to add.

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Not surprised, I vaguely recall the CEO turning into a fine patê under the pressure of his own hubris
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Everyone in power at that company needs to be sued into personal bankrupcy.
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This seems kind of late. Can’t believe they were ostensibly still offering services through this whole ordeal.
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Big surprise there

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