{"id":495,"date":"2024-12-04T21:45:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T21:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iris.siue.edu\/rhetoric\/?p=495"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:12:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:12:44","slug":"reimagining-history-the-titan-submersible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iris.siue.edu\/rhetoric\/reimagining-history-the-titan-submersible\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining History-The Titan Submersible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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              On June 18, 2023, a submersible made by Oceangate, named the Titan, set out on its purpose to view the wreckage of the Titanic with civilians inside. Prior to this voyage, the Titan had went through various tests, but none were enough to properly rate the submersible for diving to depths as low as the Titanic. Inside the submersible were 5 billionaires: Stockton Rush (CEO of Oceangate), Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and Suleman Dawood. On this day, the Titan submersible descended from the Polar Prince, hit a depth of 3,346m, and imploded killing all 5 on board in a matter of milliseconds. While this is true, the following is what would happen in an ideal world.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reimagined Narrative<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              It was June 18, the day Stockton Rush was to take 4 civilians with him on a voyage the would make history: A voyage to the Titanic. He was confident in the success of this mission. He had done extensive testing for the submarine and even took it on many dives to view other wreckages. Various specialists and design experts had warned Stockton about the capability of this submersible and the lack of survivability at depths as low as the Titanic. He had never tested the submersible at depths even close to the Titanic, but he had faith in himself and his company. Stockton believed that they were all simply doubters trying to get in the way of his dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              As Stockton and the 4 other civilians entered the submersible and took a seat, each ticket costing $250,000, they began preparations for dropping the submersible into the water. This would be the only day out of the year where conditions were right for such a voyage, and they were taking their chance. The Titan was dropped into the water from the Polar Prince<\/em>, and thus, the voyage had begun. Stockton\u2019s control system consisted of a repurposed PlayStation controller, which did not put the civilians at ease. Every 5-10 seconds, a ping would be sent up to the boat to keep continued contact and ensure everything was still fine. As they made the long descent, Stockton made conversation with the 4 others on board to keep tensions low. He knew there were doubts. This was an incredible mission after all, there was always risk. Stockton, however, was confident in its success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              As the hours went by, the Titan dropped down until all that could be seen out the viewing window of the submersible was an empty void of black water. They descended reaching 1000m. Then 2000m. At around 3000m, the crew began hearing creaks and groans and tensions began to rise. Stockton assured them that everything was normal and under control, and that it was simply a part of the voyage and nothing to be worried about. With the nature of this voyage, everyone was sure to be on edge. The sub then descended some more. 3100m\u2026 3200m\u2026 3300m. The deafening silence was then interrupted by the scream of an alarm and a flashing red light. Panic set in for the crew as Stockton knew this was not good. The ship was on the cusp of an implosion. He immediately went to work as he dropped weights and sent a message to the ship above telling them so. He tried to get the civilians under control but the creaking and groaning of the submersible continued to grow louder and louder and it seemed there was nothing Stockton could do. But then, at that very moment, the noises just stopped. He wondered if that was it, if he was dead, if everyone around him was dead, but as he looked out the window, his jaw dropped, and he stared in awe. In the empty void of water, he could barely see one giant eyeball. It was a giant squid. It had wrapped itself around the submersible and was ascending it to the surface at rapid speed, almost as if the hand of God was lifting the submersible to the surface. Stockton looked around, and the 4 civilians saw it too. No one knew was to say or do other than simply be happy that they were still alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              They made it back to the surface, but the crew aboard the Polar Prince<\/em> reported no sighting of the giant squid and simply thought they were delirious from the rapid ascent. News of the incident spread quickly. Everyone knew of the failure of the submersible, yet no one knew or believed what had led to the survival of the crew. The only ones who knew, who would ever know, were those on board now in the safety of their homes with their families. The media heavily criticized Stockton Rush and practically crucified his company. Stockton Rush knew he had messed up. He also knew his dream of voyaging to the Titanic with his company was over, and his public image was forever tainted. But in the end, at least he and the crew were alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Works Cited<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTitan Submersible Implosion.\u201d Wikipedia<\/em>, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Sept. 2024, en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Titan_submersible_implosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image generated with MagicStudio               On June 18, 2023, a submersible made by Oceangate, named the Titan, set out on its purpose to view the wreckage of the Titanic with civilians inside. Prior to this voyage, the Titan had went through various tests, but none were enough to properly rate the submersible for diving to depths as low as the Titanic. Inside the submersible were 5 billionaires: Stockton Rush (CEO of Oceangate), Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and Suleman Dawood. On this day, the Titan submersible descended from the Polar Prince, hit a depth of 3,346m, and imploded killing all 5 on board in a matter of milliseconds. While this is true, the following is what would happen in an ideal world. Reimagined Narrative               It was June 18, the day Stockton Rush was to take 4 civilians with him on a voyage the would make history: A voyage to the Titanic. He was confident in the success of this mission. He had done extensive testing for the submarine and even took it on many dives to view other wreckages. Various specialists and design experts had warned Stockton about the capability of this submersible and the lack of survivability at depths as low as the Titanic. He had never tested the submersible at depths even close to the Titanic, but he had faith in himself and his company. Stockton believed that they were all simply doubters trying to get in the way of his dream.               As Stockton and the 4 other civilians entered the submersible and took a seat, each ticket costing $250,000, they began preparations for dropping the submersible into the water. This would be the only day out of the year where conditions were right for such a voyage, and they were taking their chance. The Titan was dropped into the water from the Polar Prince, and thus, the voyage had begun. Stockton\u2019s control system consisted of a repurposed PlayStation controller, which did not put the civilians at ease. Every 5-10 seconds, a ping would be sent up to the boat to keep continued contact and ensure everything was still fine. As they made the long descent, Stockton made conversation with the 4 others on board to keep tensions low. He knew there were doubts. This was an incredible mission after all, there was always risk. Stockton, however, was confident in its success.               As the hours went by, the Titan dropped down until all that could be seen out the viewing window of the submersible was an empty void of black water. They descended reaching 1000m. Then 2000m. At around 3000m, the crew began hearing creaks and groans and tensions began to rise. Stockton assured them that everything was normal and under control, and that it was simply a part of the voyage and nothing to be worried about. With the nature of this voyage, everyone was sure to be on edge. The sub then descended some more. 3100m\u2026 3200m\u2026 3300m. The deafening silence was then interrupted by the scream of an alarm and a flashing red light. Panic set in for the crew as Stockton knew this was not good. The ship was on the cusp of an implosion. He immediately went to work as he dropped weights and sent a message to the ship above telling them so. He tried to get the civilians under control but the creaking and groaning of the submersible continued to grow louder and louder and it seemed there was nothing Stockton could do. But then, at that very moment, the noises just stopped. He wondered if that was it, if he was dead, if everyone around him was dead, but as he looked out the window, his jaw dropped, and he stared in awe. In the empty void of water, he could barely see one giant eyeball. It was a giant squid. It had wrapped itself around the submersible and was ascending it to the surface at rapid speed, almost as if the hand of God was lifting the submersible to the surface. Stockton looked around, and the 4 civilians saw it too. No one knew was to say or do other than simply be happy that they were still alive.               They made it back to the surface, but the crew aboard the Polar Prince reported no sighting of the giant squid and simply thought they were delirious from the rapid ascent. News of the incident spread quickly. Everyone knew of the failure of the submersible, yet no one knew or believed what had led to the survival of the crew. The only ones who knew, who would ever know, were those on board now in the safety of their homes with their families. The media heavily criticized Stockton Rush and practically crucified his company. Stockton Rush knew he had messed up. He also knew his dream of voyaging to the Titanic with his company was over, and his public image was forever tainted. But in the end, at least he and the crew were alive. 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