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 There are circulating rumors about leaked messages that claim to be transcripts between the Titan submersible and its mother vessel, the Polar Prince. These rumors suggest that James Cameron, the director of the movie Titanic, based his remarks about the tragedy involving the Titan on these alleged communication transcripts. However, it was later revealed that the initial documents circulated on Telegram were proven to be fake.

However, on Wednesday, an alleged authentic document surfaced online. This document is said to be the one mentioned previously but wasn't widely circulated.

According to claims made based on this transcript, it is believed that 18 minutes before their death, the passengers aboard the Titan submersible were aware that something was wrong.

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In July 2022, correspondent David Pogue spent nine days at sea with Stockton Rush, CEO of OceanGate and designer of the Titan submersible. They were there with a producer and cameraman to document a dive to the Titanic for "CBS Sunday Morning." The following month, Pogue conducted additional interviews with Rush at OceanGate's headquarters in Everett, Washington.

Tragically, Rush and four others lost their lives in June 2023 when the Titan experienced a catastrophic implosion during a dive to the Titanic wreck.

During the documented conversations, much of the discussion focused on the factors that have come under scrutiny since the Titan disaster. These factors include the carbon-fiber hull, the unconventional design, and Rush's tendency to cut costs and deviate from conventional practices.

Regarding the use of carbon fiber, Rush explained that it is a superior material compared to titanium due to its strength-to-buoyancy ratio. This characteristic makes carbon fiber suitable for submersibles. However, he acknowledged the importance of ensuring proper construction to avoid imperfections that could lead to catastrophic failures.The conversation between Rush and Pogue also touched upon unconventional design choices. Rush mentioned using a commercial joystick, similar to those used on forklifts, as a controller for their earlier submarines. He emphasized the joystick's user-friendliness, Bluetooth connectivity, and the ability to hand it to anyone. However, Rush noted that these non-traditional choices wouldn't comply with the regulations for Navy submarines, which still require explosion-proof switches and other outdated features. Rush advocated for distributed power, low voltage, Bluetooth technology, and multiple backups instead.

Pogue expressed a cultural expectation for submersibles to be filled with electronics, blinking screens, and pinging sounds, but Rush mentioned that he enjoys challenging people's expectations.

Additionally, Rush shared details about some features of the submersible, such as tubular ceiling fixtures that serve as both handles and lights. He mentioned acquiring these fixtures from Camper World and incorporating LED lights into them.

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The transcript also included a discussion about the expenses associated with the project. Rush stated that building the submersible was a very costly endeavor, especially considering the high demand for ships in the oil industry, along with the substantial expenses for fuel, transportation, and customs duties. Despite the expenses, Rush believed that the project would eventually be financially viable.

The conversation took an interesting turn as Rush reflected on his fascination with exploring the ocean. He mentioned that even NASA acknowledges the likelihood of aquatic life in our Solar System and the universe. Rush realized that his aerospace engineering degree gave him a unique perspective on compressible fluid flows, which helped him make advancements in the submersible field.