A Death Trap by Design: The Titan Sub Tragedy

Five men boarded the Titan sub for a once-in-a-lifetime dive to the Titanic. Hours later, the vessel imploded, killing everyone aboard. But this wasn’t a freak accident—it was a tragedy years in the making. OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush ignored warnings, dismissed engineers, and used experimental materials unfit for deep-sea pressure. Now, investigations reveal a toxic safety culture, reckless decision-making, and an obsession with pushing limits—no matter the cost. Was the Titan doomed from the start? Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly deep dives into real-life disasters, cover-ups, and the warning signs no one should ignore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices