Richard Branson unveils deep-sea submarine plans

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, known for such exploits as trying to balloon around the world, said on Tuesday he planned to explore the deepest parts of the world’s oceans with a jet-like submarine. The 18-foot vessel is capable of descents more than 36,000 feet below the surface, said Branson at a news conference in Newport Beach, California.

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Richard Branson unveils deep-sea submarine plans