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The Independent
a day ago
- General
- The Independent
Titan sub heard ‘popping' on previous dive before fatal implosion in eerie audio
The doomed Titan sub can be heard making popping sounds on a previous dive before the fatal implosion killed all five passengers onboard the vessel on 18 June 2023. Footage from the Netflix documentary Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster shows CEO Stockton Rush inside the sub on a test run as he describes hearing some 'attenion-grabbing pops'. Eerie thumps can be heard coming from the carbon fiber hull, which were explained in the documentary to be tiny fibres snapping when the sub was under great pressure. Stockton can be heard swearing before saying 'as long as it doesn't crack, I'm okay'. He later emerges safely from the sub to applause from his colleagues.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'So cleverly written': This Netflix show with dark, psychopath-driven plot is nearly impossible to pause once you start
Weekend is finally here and Netflix subscribers may be looking to watch some thriller or a good drama to binge over. Netflix have released a number of incredibly documentaries on fascinating topics this week. Let's just assume they have already made their way through the outstanding newly added British detective thriller Dept Q and they've watched the new docs about Astroworld and the Titan Sub, TV fans may be left looking for a weekend binge. People on Reddit have found a beloved cult classic series on Netflix for people looking for the perfect show to tear through this weekend. With a dark psychopath plot, easy-to-tear-through, 20-minute episodes, and a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, The End of the F***ing World has had fans raving. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo ALSO READ: Friday 13th is here: Why people think it's unlucky and what's the mystery behind it? What is The End of the F***ing World about? The story of 'The End of the F***ing World' follows a 17-year-old boy, James, who believes himself to be a psychopath. "A budding teen psychopath and a rebel hungry for adventure embark on a star-crossed road trip in this darkly comic series based on a graphic novel," its description on official Netflix site reads. Live Events He meets Alyssa, an angry and rebellious classmate of his, after years of finding himself trapped by this potential realisation. Both of them travel together to try and find her father and along this journey, various incredibly dark and disturbing things happen along the way. ALSO READ: Karen Read case and the story behind the high-profile Massachusetts murder trial: Explained in 10 points The show, created by Charlie Forsman and Charlie Covell, stars Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden, and the pair are joined by a number of beloved British character actors and rising stars such as Wunmi Mosaku, Jonathan Aris, Naomi Ackie, Gemma Whelan, and Christine Bottomley. Many were calling for it to stay for a one-season mini-series after a beloved finale cliffhanger, and yet the unexpected season two went on to shock fans and critics, receiving rave reviews. Why is the ending criticised? One fan on the r/NetflixBestOf subreddit recently asked about the best shows on Netflix, with one of the highest rated comments suggesting The End of the F***ing World. Another posted in the same subreddit asked if they'd enjoy the show and was met with thousands of comments recommending it. One said: 'Usually I'm not really into these kind of series, although I started and loved both seasons. Definitely worth a try and see for yourself.' ALSO READ: Trump's hilarious response on 'No Kings' protests planned on his birthday, says 'I have to go through hell...' Another commented: 'Seriously it is so cleverly written, and tastefully depicts mental disorders, I connect to this show so much.' The series received rave reviews from critics, with an 8.0 on IMDb and a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. One review of the first season by Vulture gave it a perfect five stars, saying: 'The likeability factor of TEOTFW, as far as I'm concerned, is nigh zero on paper, but it's astronomical onscreen. I'm genuinely excited to see where it goes.' The Hollywood Reporter gave it a similarly positive review, saying: 'The twisted, efficient story that The End of the F***ing World tells is a nicely contained thing that requires no additional embellishment and it should be binged and cherished in its tart glory.'
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Haunting new audio of Titan sub CEO shouting down engineers who dared to question his 'death mission'
OceanGate founder Stockton Rush can be heard in new audio clip firing his company's operations director after raising safety concerns over the doomed Titan sub. In a recording obtained by Netflix and used in their documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster', Stockton, 61, can be heard terminating the employment of David Lochridge. Lochridge had branded the Titan submersible, which imploded in June of 2023 while on an expedition to the Titanic, as 'unsafe' prior to his firing. Rush can be heard telling him: 'I don't want anybody in this company who is uncomfortable with what we are doing. 'We're doing weird s*** here. I'm definitely out of the mold, I am doing things that are completely non-standard. 'I'm sure the industry thinks I'm a f****** idiot. That's fine, they've been doing that for years. I'm going to continue on the way I am doing.' An unidentified woman can be heard telling him: 'We need David on this crew, in my opinion we need him here.' Lochridge can be heard saying that Rush's comments left him 'gutted' and 'a tad let down'. He adds: 'This is the first time on paper I've ever put any health and safety concerns. You know every expedition we have had, we've had issues.' Rush concedes that to be true, as Lochridge asks him point blank: 'Do you now want to let me go?', to which the CEO responded: 'I don't see we have a choice.' Lochridge told filmmakers: 'To me it was just sheer arrogance. I didn't know what to say, but I was blown away that at this point they were willing to play Russian roulette.' Rush died aboard the submersible alongside Hamish Harding, 58, father and son Shahzada, 48, and Suleman Dawood, 19, and Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77. The accident, caused by extreme water pressure crushing the hull of the submersible, set off a debate about the future of private undersea exploration. The firing of Lochridge occurred in 2018, after he had spent three years with the firm, during which he critiqued the construction of the submersible. In one email to project associate Rob McCallum, who also left OceanGate over safety concerns, Lochridge said he was worried Rush would end up dead. He said: 'I don't want to be seen as a tattle tale but I'm so worried he kills himself and others in the quest to boost his ego.' The engineer continued: 'I would consider myself pretty ballsy when it comes to doing things that are dangerous, but that sub is an accident waiting to happen.' After being let go, Lochridge informed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about the Titan's safety problems. Lochridge said that after raising his concerns with OSHA, him and his wife were served a settlement and release agreement from OceanGate's lawyers. Prior to that he had also filed a lawsuit against OceanGate in which he said that glue was coming away at the seams of the vessel's ballast bags. The since settled suit also said that Lochridge found improperly placed mounting bolts that threatened to cause a rupture. Speaking at a hearing with Coast Guard officials last year Lochridge testified that Rush 'liked to do everything on the cheap'. The hearing was shown images of a crudely made oxygen scrubber unit, an integral part of the sub in maintaining atmospheric pressure. He said: '[Stockton] decided not to use a known manufacturer. It's a plastic box and a computer fan. He wanted to do a test on it, I humored him and it didn't work.' The Coast Guard last month released a two-and-a-half minute video showing Rush's wife Wendy Rush and an OceanGate employee monitoring the final descent. Rush, who was monitoring progress from a support ship, can be seen reacting to a noise that sounded like a 'door slamming'. She turns to employee Gary Foss , asking him: 'What was that bang?'. The Coast Guard believes that was the sound of the Titan's implosion reaching the surface. The passengers had paid to see the wreck of the Titanic, which lies some 3,700 meters below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. It is believed the vessel imploded around 90 minutes into its descent with its wreckage later found 330 yards away from the bow of the ship.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's 'Titan: The Oceangate Submersible Disaster' footage leaves viewers horrified, netizens call it' death trap'
A video footage shared by Netflix from inside the Titan submersible has left viewers shocked and horrified and has revealed exactly how dangerous the sub which claimed the lives of five people really was. June 18 will mark two years since the Titan submersible tragedy, which claimed the lives of all five people aboard during a deep-sea expedition. The Titan, an experimental vessel built for underwater tourism, was intended to take passengers close to the Titanic wreck for $250,000 each. Among the victims were OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, billionaire adventurer Hamish Harding, businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, a university student, as well as Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet. The catastrophic implosion that caused their deaths captured the world's attention and sparked widespread mourning and debate. ALSO READ: Trump's $45 million birthday parade set for weather hell and not even 'Golden Dome' could save it Titan: The Oceangate Submersible Disaster The new documentary on Netflix titled 'Titan: The Oceangate Submersible Disaster' examines what ultimately led to the 2018 disaster in which Oceangate's CEO, Stockton Rush, also died when attempting to visit the wreck of the RMS Titanic. The documentary shows a number of shocking moments including exclusive footage showing how Rush had fired one of his senior divers, David Lochridge, for raising health and safety concerns about the submersible, reports Ladbible. Live Events One detail in the documentary series has surprised viewers: a distinct 'popping sound' heard at various moments during footage from inside the Titan submersible. This sound is especially noticeable in a clip showing Stockton Rush piloting the sub alone during an underwater test. ALSO READ: US Open 2025: Where to watch golf coverage online for free, live schedule, coverage and other details The late CEO reacts to the unexpected noises, referring to the pops as 'attention-getting' and appearing visibly unsettled by them. But later in the documentary, however, Rush informs passengers of the vessel to simply 'ignore' any pops, insisting the sub was safe. Fans took to Reddit to discuss the documentary, with many expressing their utter shock at hearing the noises from inside the sub. One commented saying: 'The Netflix [Titan Sub] doc is the best yet. Those cracks & pops. My gosh,' while another said: 'My gosh. I've been following the Titan story since the sub went missing." Viewers called the Titan Sub a 'death trap' after watching new footage They continued: 'Those cracking sounds though. How could anyone think that death trap was safe? The data showing how bad it got with each dive and still he went ahead. ALSO READ: Kamala Harris vote dispute: Trump's 2024 election win is under lens. Will it overturn his presidency? 'The meeting with Lochridge where Stockton fired David was hair raising to say the least.' The cracking and pops are explained in the documentary to be due to the decision made by Stockton to outfit the submersible with a carbon fibre hull. Titan's OceanGate's doomed expedition In June 2023, a tourist expedition to view the wreck of the Titanic went missing off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Over the following four days, the world came to know about Titan, the diminutive submersible its charismatic inventor, Stockton Rush, had touted as the key to unlocking deep-sea exploration for the masses. When pieces of the vessel were found at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean, experts determined Titan had imploded during its descent, likely killing all five of its passengers instantly. The documentary film Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster focuses on the years leading up to the incident that dominated headlines, examining Rush's quest to become the next world-renowned change-maker, and culminating in the doomed underwater endeavor. The documentary film premiered on June 11 on Netflix.
Daily Record
11-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Netflix documentary about Titan sub disaster reveals moment CEO fired pilot for raising security concerns
Titan: The OceanGate Disaster focuses heavily on what eventually led the Titan sub to implode, killing the five people inside. A new Netflix documentary about the Titan Sub disaster has uncovered a recording that reveals the moment late OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush fired a member of staff for raising security concerns. Titan: The OceanGate Disaster focuses heavily on what eventually led the Titan sub to implode, killing the five people inside. Stockton Rush was among the five to die in the sub that took paying passengers down to see the wreckage of the Titanic in June 2023. The Netflix documentary includes a recording of the moment that Rush fired his former Director of Marine Operations, David Lochridge. Lochridge, an experienced diver and submersible pilot, says Rush told him at the very last minute that he wanted to be the one to pilot the sub for the dive. When Lochridge pushed back he was overruled, but convinced the late CEO to allow him to join the expedition. Footage from inside the sub shows how Rush, a comparably inexperienced pilot, almost crashes the sub into a debris field, forcing Lochridge to have to step in. In the documentary, he claimed that he was then 'frozen out' of meetings and senior decisions by the CEO. Lochridge said: 'The passengers were hugging but with Stockton it was a complete turnaround for me. 'He never really spoke to me the rest of the trip, the dynamic changed. 'After I started getting cut out by senior management from the Titan project. I was dropped from all email communications, verbal communications. I was totally out of the loop.' He also described how the sub was made from carbon fibre, suggesting it was an unsuitable material to make a submersible from. Lochridge went on to claim he was the 'only person' to stand up to Rush over security and engineering The late CEO had decided he did not see the need to classify the Titan sub, and said he was happy for Lochridge to do an inspection of it. The former OceanGate Director of Marine Operations described how he sent an email with his inspection notes, including his concerns around the submersible. The next day Lochridge was brought into a meeting, the recording of which is shared for the first time in the Netflix doc. Rush seems noticeably agitated in the recording, suggesting that anyone who said carbon fibre couldn't work for a deep sea submersible was 'full of s**t'. He goes on to say: 'I don't want anyone in this company who is uncomfortable with what we're doing.' 'It was about the decision-making that led to their deaths,' director Mark Monroe says of Titan documentary, which traces the events and key decisions that culminated in the disaster. Official investigations into the Titan disaster began shortly after the incident, with inquiries launched by both the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada as the vessel was operated by a US company and launched from a Canadian ship. The US Department of Justice is examining OceanGate's financial practices. But the Coast Guard's Marine Board of Investigation has yet to release its final report. But according to the director, the investigations are now in a "holding pattern". The Titan submersible imploded due to structural failure during its descent to the Titanic wreck. The documentary shows how the novel use of carbon fibre in the hull of the craft, coupled with other questionable engineering decisions, raised alarms for many OceanGate employees. In particular, the film highlights the inadequacies of OceanGate's acoustic monitoring system, designed to identify weak points in Titan's hull in real time. The documentary includes portions of Karl Stanley's September 2024 testimony before the US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation. In April 2019, Stanley, a deep-sea diving expert, went on one of OceanGate's first crewed dives of a prototype submersible in the Bahamas, and reported hearing cracking sounds in the hull. In the film, Keith Fawcett, a Coast Guard technical adviser, asks Stanley if he partook in 'any meeting where the results of the real-time monitoring acoustic sensors were examined by the group and tried to isolate where the sound occurred?' 'That information was not shared with me,' Stanley replies. Monroe believes the Coast Guard thinks OceanGate 'didn't even look at the data. OceanGate has this thing they're promoting as this state-of-the-art unparalleled safety mechanism.' Taking note of the acoustic monitoring system picking up additional fibres breaking across the dives leading up to Titan's 88th and final voyage, lead Coast Guard investigator Captain Jason Neubauer notes in the documentary, 'That should've been a warning. In the end [OceanGate] discounted the one system that was going to be vital to their operation. It is really in my mind like the smoking gun of what eventually caused this.' 16 minutes after communications from the Titan ceased, an unexpected sound reached an underwater recording device 900 miles from the Titanic wreck. 'Science tells us that when an implosion of that scale happens in the ocean, it makes a humongous noise,' Monroe says. 'The Navy has acoustic monitoring throughout the oceans. We know how sound travels in water, and we know that if a thing is 900 miles away, it's going to be about 16 minutes for that noise to reach the recording device. My belief was that's most likely the sound, and so to include it felt like resolution, definitive, some feeling of, 'that's what happened.' ' Titan: The OceanGate Disaster is available to watch on Netflix now. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
