In the news

That's the badger.

Could be that woman's wardrobe.

did anyone tell them that there might be a debris field from that ship ... uhm, whats its name again ... oh yeah the titanic, in that same vicinity

Church of England Pensions Board disinvests from Shell and remaining oil and gas holdings

Still won't admit to the molestations though.

“His testicles were swollen up to grapefruits, and there was fluid leaking from them, and they (doctors) said that was normal, it was just all of the fluid in his stomach cavity,” Michelle told the paper

Swimming it would be much more adventurous

US Coast Guard to be making an announcement shortly about the debris they found.

Sad irony that they died diving to a decaying monument to other obscenely wealthy people’s hubris and disregard for safety regulations.

At least it was a quick death. And they probably didn't know it was coming.

At least they get to meet Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris in the next world.

Sky News had a guy on who seemed to be in a WhatsApp group with people on the search vessels and said the support frame for the capsule and the fairing on the rear had been found.

The Beeb has had that bit for a while. Unlike them to be first with anything. Now they're saying that the coastguard says they're dead.

From the BBC, I assume this is the correct maritime term but it seems slightly understated:

A formal mishap inquiry will need to be instigated. It’s not clear whose responsibility that will be because this situation is very unusual, but the US Coast Guard would be a leading candidate.

I would probably class it slightly more severe than a mishap, but that is just me!

Who picks up the bill for this ridiculousness?

The families of the recently splatted could fund the enquiry as part of their soon-to-be enormous lawsuit.

Figure future tours down there will now be off limits . Meanwhile in the med

Meanwhile in the med

And if you hunt really hard on the news websites, the Atlantic (today)

Spending $250k to gawp at a wreck is no different to burning a £50 note in front of a beggar.

250k to see a heavily documented ship. Rich people things

Is there a billionaire's web page where they can see the list of available 'adventures'? North pole, tick. South pole, tick. Everest, tick. How did these people get to be billionaires when they have zero imagination?

Danish no? Invited a journalist onboard to interview him, sexually assaulted then murdered her and dismembered the body.

How did these people get to be billionaires when they have zero imagination?

Same way every billionaire does, I expect: luck.

there are just too many submarine owners these days, it's hard to keep track

forum submarine anyone ?

Lots of the megayachts have a submarine these days, together with a moonpool for diving. They're running out of space for all the toys. The latest fashion is to have a support ship to carry the helicopters and cars and power boats.

and the less important people. you only get invited onto the main yacht if you've got something to offer or lots of money