‘Expedition Unknown’ Host Canceled OceanGate Trip Because of ‘Safety Concerns': ‘Titan Did Not Perform Well On My Dive’

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#Titan sub with Stockton at the helm in preparation for its maiden mission to Titanic.”He continued, “To those asking, #Titan did not perform well on my dive.

Ultimately, I walked away from a huge opportunity to film Titanic due to my safety concerns w/ the @OceanGate platform. There’s more to the history and design of Titan that has not been made public – much of it concerning.”I had the unique opportunity to dive in the @Oceangate #Titan sub with Stockton at the helm in preparation for its maiden mission to Titanic.

I pray for a positive outcome to the rescue efforts of those aboard, including fellow @ExplorersClub member Hamish Harding. pic.twitter.com/z6jjLf6tO6To those asking, #Titan did not perform well on my dive.

Ultimately, I walked away from a huge opportunity to film Titanic due to my safety concerns w/ the @OceanGate platform. There's more to the history and design of Titan that has not been made public – much of it concerning.Gates also shared his hopes that his friend Hamish Harding, the billionaire adventurer, and the other passengers would be found alive. “I pray for a positive outcome to the rescue efforts of those aboard, including fellow @ExplorersClub member Hamish Harding.”While much of the discourse on social media and TV has shown measured sympathy for the billionaires who paid $250,000 each to risk their lives, Gates wrote, “To those questioning why people would dive to Titanic: the ship has fascinated the world since the night she sank.