Billionaire to embark on daring mission to Titanic wreck
An American billionaire has decided to explore the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to visit the sunken Titanic. He is undeterred by the ocean's depths and aims to demonstrate that, with proper preparation, the expedition can be entirely safe. But when does this man plan to embark on his voyage?
29 May 2024 14:59
The Titanic was a luxury British passenger ship that sank during its maiden voyage. On 14 April 1912, the ship collided with an iceberg, leading to a disaster that resulted in over 1,500 deaths. Despite its advanced watertight compartments, the ship was deemed unsinkable. The wreck of the Titanic was discovered at the bottom of the Atlantic in 1985, drawing significant media and public interest.
Unsuccessful mission to explore the Titanic
Attempts to dive to a depth of approximately 3,800 meters do not always end successfully. Despite advanced technology, adventurers sometimes fail to return from these expeditions. In June of last year, a tragic incident occurred where a group visiting the Titanic's wreck met with disaster in the depths of the Atlantic. The cause was allegedly related to issues the submarine reportedly failed to address.
Onboard the Titan were five people: OceanGate director 61-year-old Stockton Rush, 48-year-old British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman, 58-year-old British businessman Hamish Harding, and 77-year-old Paul-Henry Nargeolet, a former diver in the French Navy.
Billionaire plans to repeat the expedition?
Larry Connor is an American multi-billionaire from Ohio. Along with Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, he wishes to descend to the bottom of the Atlantic to see the Titanic's wreck. The adventurer asserts that the key to success lies in thorough preparations and reliable equipment.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the billionaire explains: "I want to show people worldwide that while the ocean is extremely powerful, it can be wonderful and enjoyable and really kind of life-changing if you go about it the right way." At this moment, we do not know the exact date of his maritime journey.
