Larry Connor, 74, who made his wealth in real estate, said he’s building a new acrylic-hulled submersible that will be certified and rigorously tested to show that deep sea exploration is safe. Larry Connor, 74, who made his wealth in real estate, said he’s building a new acrylic-hulled submersible that will be certified and rigorously tested to show that deep sea exploration is safe. Maritime Accidents and Safety, Submarines and Submersibles, Exploration and Explorers, Titanic (Ship), Accidents and Safety, High Net Worth Individuals, OceanGate Expeditions (Argus Expeditions Ltd), Triton Submarines LLC NYT > Science