Titanic 2 - 2016

[Toxic Rainbow Kisses]

Australian billionaire commissions 21st-century Titanic replica
Just weeks after a special memorial cruise to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, an Australian billionaire has announced plans to build an exact replica of the doomed liner.
The 21st-century version of the famous ship will be historically accurate and will make its maiden voyage from England to New York in 2016.

Clive Palmer has commissioned Chinese company CSC Jinlin Shipyard to build Titanic II - a life-sized replica of the White Star Line's ship.

An historical research team will help to draw up the plans for the vessel, which will have the same dimensions as its predecessor, and will feature nine decks and 840 rooms.

Mr Palmer said: ‘Titanic II will be the ultimate in comfort and luxury with on-board gymnasiums and swimming pools, libraries, high class restaurants and luxury cabins.’
The only differences will be below the water line - the ship will be powered by diesel rather than coal and will include a bulbous bow for greater fuel efficiency, plus an enlarged rudder and bow thrusters for improved manoeuvrability.
It will have four smoke stacks like the coal-powered original, but they will be purely decorative.


Mr Palmer said the replica would be ‘every bit as luxurious as the original Titanic’ but will have state-of-the-art 21st-century technology and the latest navigation and safety systems.
When asked whether the new replica would sink, Mr Palmer replied: ‘Of course it will sink if you put a hole in it.

‘It is going to be designed so it won’t sink. It will be designed as a modern ship with all the technology to ensure that doesn't happen.

‘But, of course, if you are superstitious like you are, you never know what could happen.’


Titanic II is the first of four luxury cruise ships Mr Palmer has commissioned CSC Jinling Shipyard to build.
The construction is expected to begin next year but the cost has not yet been revealed.

It is not the mining magnate’s first venture into tourism – he already owns a luxury holiday resort on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Palmer called the project ‘a tribute to the spirit of the men and women who worked on the original Titanic.’

More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner.

The vessel struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on April 14 1912 and sunk less than three hours later.

Titanic II is the first of four luxury cruise ships Mr Palmer has commissioned CSC Jinling Shipyard to build.
The construction is expected to begin next year but the cost has not yet been revealed.

It is not the mining magnate’s first venture into tourism – he already owns a luxury holiday resort on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Palmer called the project ‘a tribute to the spirit of the men and women who worked on the original Titanic.’

More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner.

The vessel struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on April 14 1912 and sunk less than three hours later.


Read more:Titanic II is the first of four luxury cruise ships Mr Palmer has commissioned CSC Jinling Shipyard to build.
The construction is expected to begin next year but the cost has not yet been revealed.

It is not the mining magnate’s first venture into tourism – he already owns a luxury holiday resort on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Palmer called the project ‘a tribute to the spirit of the men and women who worked on the original Titanic.’

More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner.

The vessel struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on April 14 1912 and sunk less than three hours later.


Read more: Titanic II is the first of four luxury cruise ships Mr Palmer has commissioned CSC Jinling Shipyard to build.
The construction is expected to begin next year but the cost has not yet been revealed.

It is not the mining magnate’s first venture into tourism – he already owns a luxury holiday resort on the Sunshine Coast.

Mr Palmer called the project ‘a tribute to the spirit of the men and women who worked on the original Titanic.’

More than 1,500 people died in the sinking of the Titanic, which at the time was the world's largest and most luxurious ocean liner.

The vessel struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on April 14 1912 and sunk less than three hours later.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/ar...#ixzz1tXdNAOES


What do you guys think of this?

[Corleone]

Pretty cool if they nail it off properly. With all the awesome early 20'th century halls and details, would be heaven for eccentrics.

[Joy]

I know that some people will probably - or most likely - be entirely against this. They'll claim that it's a disrespect for those who died on the original Titanic, the original ships memory, ect. ect. But honestly, although I would normally say that they should leave things like this alone, I feel that this is more of an honor than anything else. People want to know more about titanic, they want to be able to walk across the deck or explore the inside of the elegant ship. Now they can actually do that with this replica. I think my only concern is how much it'll be to actually travel on this ship... I expect that it'll be well around $1,000 a ticket, depending on destination and so on.

I'm very much looking forward to this event.

[santamynana]

"Waits in line for ticket sales to start" i deffinatly want to go on this just to learn some more really. the only thing it doesnt mention is lfeboats, are they going to add more lifeboats?

[DinoPrincess]

woow, I would like to be on this boat Love the Titanic ( but not only the movie That is a great idea.

[7oby]

It's really cool that someone's actually doing this. Hopefully they don't put in all the things that were wrong with the original Titanic (ex: lifeboats) and I hope they add air conditioning or something. The original probably didn't have AC and the lower decks most have gotten insanely hot. Air craft carriers without AC get really hot.

[hazyvoyage]

I would not get on that ship. xD
I feel like it'd be cursed or something.

[cpvr]

I would not get on that ship. xD
I feel like it'd be cursed or something.

Exactly. I wouldn't even go on the ship if they had some exclusive celebrities doing concerts on it or something. It's just not worth it.

[hazyvoyage]

@cpvr Yep. o-o

My fiance's views were that it's disrespectful and horrible. He feels like it'll bring back bad memories for people who had experience with the first Titanic, etc.

[cpvr]

@cpvr Yep. o-o

My fiance's views were that it's disrespectful and horrible. He feels like it'll bring back bad memories for people who had experience with the first Titanic, etc.

It is quite disrespectful, but since its being developed by a billionaire, I can see why he's doing it. Sure, it's going to cost him a lot - but imagine how many people are going to buy tickets, just because its the new Titanic. It's retarded, but hey.