Two years after Oceangate, another billionaire hears the siren call of the Titanic
undefined 20, 2025

Two years after the Oceangate Titan disaster killed Stockton Rush and four passengers, another billionaire reportedly plans a \$10 million trip to the Titanic wreck. Unlike Oceangate, Triton Submarines emphasizes certified, safe deep-sea exploration. Triton CEO Patrick Lahey criticized Rush’s untested sub, stressing strict standards for human dives. The fascination reflects billionaires’ drive to conquer extreme frontiers, with some even funding efforts to establish permanent undersea settlements.
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