A story in the UK Daily Mail this morning tells the story of an American billionaire who was approached by Stockton Rush selling discounted seats on this thing. When the sales target inquired about the safety of this jerry-built mess, Rush replied “Its safer than crossing the street, safer than scuba diving, etc.”. Interesting that Rush’s company has now shut down operations - I would bet they are judgment proof and if they didn’t have insurance (highly likely) the families can sue but they won’t get much unless they can get through to his personal assets.
Money is the least of his worries. He should be going to jail.
Interestingly, the cheap logitech controller survived the implosion.
That sounds like a distinct possibility since he deliberately eschewed common sense safety procedures.
Stockton was not wealthy. Most of his career he was a pilot and engineer, which can pay fairly well but does not make one wealthy. He had some family money, but most of his wealth was tied up in OceanGate, which is now worthless. Two of the passengers on this sub were very wealthy, but Stockton was not.
Sounds like a lot of “inspiring, young” people of color will be losing their jobs. Back to surfing and laying around on the beach drinkin’ beer and pickin’ up chicks.