Disaster · United Kingdom
OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush Allegedly Planned to Perish on Titanic Submersible, Friend Claims
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
A close friend of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush has alleged that Rush intended to die on the Titanic wreck, claiming he designed a submersible that would fail during the dive. According to Karl Stanley, a fellow expert in commercial submersibles, Rush wanted to become part of 'Titanic mythology' by dying at the site of the historic shipwreck.
Key facts
- Stockton Rush allegedly planned to die on the Titanic wreck.
- Rush designed a submersible that failed during the dive.
- Five tourists paid up to $250,000 for the journey.
- Karl Stanley, a friend of Rush, claims he wanted to become part of 'Titanic mythology'.
- Stanley described Rush as a 'criminal' who manipulated his team.
- Stanley joined Rush on a test dive in 2019 where he heard concerning noises.