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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Seriously, would you go down in the submarine to view the Titanic wreck?

No matter how rich I was , I would never dream of going down in one, especially operated by a games type console.

I wouldn't go to outer space either. I suppose some people get a thrill out of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a fear of submarines so hell no.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

It's also not officially regulated. Oh Dear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a fear of submarines so hell no. "

Submechanophobia. Apparently.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

I'm just a coward and stay away from such exploits.

I focus my courage and mettle with the opposite sex.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a fear of submarines so hell no.

Submechanophobia. Apparently. "

It's more them coming out the sea that freaks me out.

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By *apybarasCouple
over a year ago

High Lighthouse!

If it was one that David Attenborough had been down in (I imagine he is a valuable cargo) then possibly.

The one some bloke seems to have made in his garage and charges quarter of a million a trip for, less so.

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By *anae21Woman
over a year ago

Nearer than you think

The interior lights in the Titan sub are stick-on ones from a camping shop.

That tells me all I need to know.

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By *sianmale89Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Going dangerously deep into the ocean depths to risk an incredibly painful death by drowning or having my body tear apart by the ocean currents/pressure leaving me to a watery graveyard?

All the while going to the ocean depths in a submarine which has gone missing and many are saying they should not have gone so further down in the first place?

I think I’ll take a pass OP, while in theory it would be interesting to explore things like the depths off the ocean or other mysterious elements off nature I would rather leave somethings undisturbed in life..

I could be wrong but I read some where that this particular incident also highlights the reasons why only specialised military submarines go further down in the ocean but even then not so far down as to risk potential catastrophe..

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

No, but then I watched the Abyss and that put me off in going in anything that goes in deep water full stop!

That said, I didn’t even know (somewhat naive I guess) that Titantic tourism was a thing. I knew “experts” went to study it etc but not tourists. I heard recently that The Titanic seems to be degrading faster than everyone thought it would and they think that may be due to all the dives etc to view it - which makes sense I guess if they take people there on trips!

I would find it quite eerie

That said, I hope they find this missing vessel and everyone on board is ok.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I have been on a nuclear powered submarine, but going down in that thing, no chance.

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Think they will never be found.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I'd be amazed if they come out alive, but I fear not. Hope I am wrong. It must be awful.

Apparently last year the same vessel got lost for 3 hours. I think this company have had it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A tough one.

I've always been fascinated by the Titanic and am even officially listed as a conservator of Titanic artifacts as I own a small piece of Anthracite recovered from the debris field, but, much as I'd love to see the wreck for myself, I couldn't see myself getting in one of those submersibles

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By *sianmale89Man
over a year ago

Stockport


"I'd be amazed if they come out alive, but I fear not. Hope I am wrong. It must be awful.

Apparently last year the same vessel got lost for 3 hours. I think this company have had it. "

The odds reduce more and more the longer they are not found sadly and given the state the submarine was from what I read and that it was never meant to go so low underwater is pretty much a big red flag…

Not that it is out off the realm off possibility but the longer they stay lost the chances off a rescue slims down..

I remembered seeing the news and videos off those Indonesian navy personnel in their final hours off the submarine they were on which later split apart..

Also read about the Russian naval submarine in Kursk incident in 2000 and they did not even realised what happened at first as there was an exercise/drills going on and explosions etc already…

Chilling stuff I tell you, R.I.P. those brave souls..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Going dangerously deep into the ocean depths to risk an incredibly painful death by drowning or having my body tear apart by the ocean currents/pressure leaving me to a watery graveyard?

All the while going to the ocean depths in a submarine which has gone missing and many are saying they should not have gone so further down in the first place?

I think I’ll take a pass OP, while in theory it would be interesting to explore things like the depths off the ocean or other mysterious elements off nature I would rather leave somethings undisturbed in life..

I could be wrong but I read some where that this particular incident also highlights the reasons why only specialised military submarines go further down in the ocean but even then not so far down as to risk potential catastrophe..

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At those depths, death is usually instant if the sub implodes

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By *sianmale89Man
over a year ago

Stockport


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At those depths, death is usually instant if the sub implodes"

Fair enough I’m no expert or have much knowledge /insight on it so makes sense, however given how unpredictable my life has been in the past and some off my near death experiences that came along with it..

Let’s just say it has lead me to conclude that I don’t wish to tempt faith anymore then it already has been and risk something like this

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

What happens when it implodes?

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Why is gate put on everything as if it explains a scandal

The building was called The Watergate building ....not The Watergategate Building ....

Anyway a few people will die while playing because of their great wealth

While most deaths are sad the publicity is so far over the top its incredible

Wait till space tourists start dieing

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

It wasn't put on as an addition.

Oceangate is the name of the company.

It is used as their gateway to the ocean and nothing to do with adding on gate to everything

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

OceanGate Inc. is a privately held U.S. company operating out of Everett, Washington, that provides crewed submersibles for industry, research and exploration. The company was founded in 2009 by Stockton Rush.[1]

OceanGate, Inc.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere


"It wasn't put on as an addition.

Oceangate is the name of the company.

It is used as their gateway to the ocean and nothing to do with adding on gate to everything "

Everyday a school day......thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"It wasn't put on as an addition.

Oceangate is the name of the company.

It is used as their gateway to the ocean and nothing to do with adding on gate to everything

Everyday a school day......thanks "

pleasure

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

It goes gnab I steady of bang

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham


"What happens when it implodes?"

You are instantly squashed to death by water moving _very_ fast because it is at incredibly high pressure - several hundred atmospheres. You would probably be dead before you realised there was an issue.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
over a year ago

near Putney Heath


"Seriously, would you go down in the submarine to view the Titanic wreck?

No matter how rich I was , I would never dream of going down in one, especially operated by a games type console.

I wouldn't go to outer space either. I suppose some people get a thrill out of it. "

I get travel sick in enclosed spaces with no fresh air for more than 20 minutes so....I think that rules me out. I probably wouldn't make it off the ship to get to the dive spot for the wreck first....I have been on a submarine but it was an extremely short trip and I someone was with me to distract me.

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By *r_WeimaranerMan
over a year ago

Swaythling, Southampton


"What happens when it implodes?"

The rapid compression would cause the air inside to ignite.

Wether it's that that would kill them, or the sudden inrush of water is probably irrelevant. Either way its probably instant...mercifully.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I hope they get rescued. I really do. I also hope they will pay back for the cost of rescue mission if they do. Fingers crossed.

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By *asycouple1971Couple
over a year ago

midlands

Lucky to be found and if they are found a rescue mission is near impossible at that depth.

The size of that sub with all of Titanics debris in pitch darkness if it is on the ground and if they crashed into Titanic and is inside they wont be found at all.

I suspect they are already dead.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yes, but I am an adventurer

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

To answer the question, would I go down in that sub ? No.

I’m quite fascinated with the wreck and the stories around it, but I do have a fear of being trapped inside some metal tube and needing someone else to save me. I definitely couldn’t be a submariner.

Also I don’t think I’d be that impressed by the experience, looking through a bit of glass to see some metal and objects strewn across the ocean floor. It just doesn’t seem worth 250k.

However I’m hoping for good news, although I’d be surprised if they are alive. If there has been some kind of accident then I hope it was quick and they’re not suffering down there.

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By *att192Man
over a year ago

East Kent

I really hope all will be found alive but not hopeful.

Although, it sit's uncomfortably with me why people wish to visit a marine grave of over 1,500 people.

I totally get the history/story of it but personally think it should be left as what it is, a mass underwater grave.

RIP to all

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