Founded in 2009 and based in Washington state, the company offered tours of the Titantic wreckage for $250,000 per seat. The company also offered other expeditions to the Azores and the Bahamas, as well as “bespoke” option for custom tours.
The Titan vanished on June 18, setting off a massive search led by the US and Canada. The passengers included OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. Wreckage from the Titan was found on June 22 near the Titantic. Since the disaster, questions have been raised about the submersible’s safety and the lax protocols that may have led to the tragedy. The company conducted more than 141 expeditions, according to its website.