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Exploring the Depths: The Risks and Rewards of Submersible Dives

James Cameron, a renowned filmmaker and explorer, shares his experience of diving deeper than the Titanic in an experimental submersible. Despite the risks and challenges, Cameron's journey provides valuable insights into the world of deep-sea exploration.

The Loss of Communication and Tracking

βš“James Cameron was on a ship when he heard about the loss of communication and tracking.

πŸ’₯He believes the cause was an implosion and shockwave event.

πŸ“‘The ship uses a transponder for tracking.

The Experimental Submersible

🌊The speaker's submersible went deeper than the Titanic and made multiple dives.

⚠️The submersible was experimental and did not go through standard safety protocols, but it was not intended to carry passengers.

πŸ”§The speaker and an engineer co-designed the submersible and worked on it for seven years, knowing every detail intimately.

FAQ

What caused the loss of communication and tracking?

James Cameron believes it was due to an implosion and shockwave event.

How deep did the submersible go?

The submersible went deeper than the Titanic and made multiple dives.

Was the submersible designed according to standard safety protocols?

No, it was experimental and did not go through standard safety protocols, but it was not intended to carry passengers.

How long did the speaker and the engineer work on the submersible?

They worked on it for seven years, knowing every detail intimately.

What material was the hull of the submersible made of?

The carbon fiber hull was not able to withstand multiple dives like a steel hull could.

Summary with Timestamps

πŸ€” 0:30James Cameron discusses the loss of communication and tracking of a deep submergence group.
🌊 3:39The speaker has made numerous deepwater expeditions, including diving deeper than the Titanic, in their own designed submersible.

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