American billionaire prepares to conquer Titanic depths again
An American billionaire decided to go to the bottom of the Atlantic to explore the sunken Titanic. He's not afraid of the ocean's depths, and he wants to prove that with proper preparation, the expedition will be completely safe. When does the man plan to embark on this voyage?
29 May 2024 11:44
The Titanic was a luxury British passenger ship that sank during its maiden voyage. On April 14, 1912, the ship collided with an iceberg, leading to a disaster in which over 1,500 people died. Due to its advanced watertight compartments, the ship was considered unsinkable. The wreck of the Titanic was found at the bottom of the Atlantic in 1985, garnering enormous media and public interest.
Unsuccessful mission to explore the Titanic
Attempts to dive to a depth of approximately 3,800 metres don't always end successfully. Despite advanced technology, adventurers occasionally don't return from expeditions. In June of last year, a tragic incident occurred. A group travelling to the Titanic's wreck perished in the Atlantic's depths. The cause was allegedly a failure to respond to supposed problems with the submarine.
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 wants 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 go to the bottom of the Atlantic to see the wreck of the Titanic. The adventurer assures that proper preparations and reliable equipment are the keys to success.
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.
