Hey there!
Let’s get crazy for a second.
Have you ever been on a cruise?
That’s not the crazy part.
But if I told you your first cruise trip could be on the Titanic, would you do it?
No, we’re not going back on in time.
I mean ‘Titanic II’, the new ocean liner that is said to be an exact replica.
Did you not know this was happening?
Let’s talk 7 Facts About ‘Titanic 2’ That Will Floor You...
What foreign location will the ship be departing from?
Did the creator of ‘Titanic 2’ really try to build his own Jurassic Park?
Will the voyage actually include an iceberg simulation...
All of that and more.
The Ship Will Have More Than Enough Lifeboats!
This is probably the first thing you asked yourself, so let’s get it out of the way.
We all know the story.
The sinking of the RMS Titanic killed 1514 passengers.
This was due to a multitude of issues.
None more infamous than the understocking of lifeboats.
Passengers aboard were literally fighting for their lives to get aboard one before they
ran out.
Lower class passengers were even locked down below in order to make the deck less crowded.
As is the case with most man-made disasters, humanity learns from its mistakes.
Almost immediately after the sinking, ocean liner companies implemented new rules to ensure
their ships had enough lifeboats for all passengers moving forward.
It’s safe to say that Titanic II will have proper accommodations for everyone onboard.
It’s 3300 person capacity will be comprised of 2400 passengers and 900 crew members.
In the event of an emergency, all crew members will be kept up to speed on evacuation plans.
However, it’s unlikely this will be a concern.
2.
Titanic II’s Creator Is An Eccentric Billionaire
VOICE OF VIEWER: Aren’t all billionaire’s eccentric?
I mean if I had all that money, I’d sure be doing some crazy stuff.
Everything starts somewhere, but some ideas are way crazier than others.
Titanic II is the brainchild of Australian Politician Clive Palmer, who’s net worth
is estimated to be around $1.8 billion.The reception of Palmer’s idea for a Titanic
replica has been mixed.
This is mainly due to Clive’s reputation.
Believe it or not, he’s a bit of a character.
In 2012, he attempted to build giant dinosaurs as decorations for one of his golf resorts.
This seems fitting considering the guy who created ‘Jurassic Park’ was a little wacky
himself.
Seriously?
What is it with rich guys and dinosaurs?
VOICE OF VIEWER: Wait a second, so he didn’t create his own version of Jurassic Park?
What was that some sort of clickbait scam?
No it wasn’t, he built a whole golf course with dinosaur replicas.
VOICE OF VIEWER: Yeah, but they weren’t alive...
The guy’s building a new Titanic.
Can we at least be happy about that?
Clive announced his Titanic project on April 30th, 2012 -- following the sinking’s 100th
anniversary.
Not long after, he announced his desire to enter Australian politics.
While there’s no doubting Palmer’s ambition, people had their suspicions that the billionaire’s
Titanic endeavour was simply a publicity stunt.
Financial setbacks would hinder ‘Titanic 2’s’ construction, causing delay after
delay.
With the design now confirmed to be underway, I guess he’s going through with it.
Rock on, Clive!
Rock on.
3.
It Will Be the First Cruise Ship Constructed In China
VOICE OF VIEWER: Why does this matter?
Seriously, what’s the big deal?
The RMS Titanic was famously constructed in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Get real here.
Don’t you think It’s surreal to see the legendary ship rebuilt on the other side of
the world?
VOICE OF VIEWER: Well I guess since you put it that way.
As we speak, Titanic II’s construction is underway in China.
Constructed by CSC Jingling Shipyard, the liner to said to be ready for action by 2022.
This will mark the 110th Anniversary of the original ships sinking.
As for the cost, it’s said to be between $500 - $700 million (US).
Compare that to the estimated $7.5 million it cost to build the original.
My, how times have changed.
4.
An Exact Replica…
Except Not Really
While both the original Titanic and the new liner are said to be 883 feet in length, Titanic
2 will be built 13 feet wider.
This is done to meet today’s safety regulations.
While these boats may seem enormous, they are actually relatively tiny by today’s
standards.
The Royal Caribbean’s ‘Symphony of the Seas’ is actually the largest cruise ship
existing today.
Nicknamed ‘floating city’, the liner is measured at a whopping 1,118 feet in length,
and 215 feet in width.
As for her weight, 1912’s Titanic weighed an estimated 52, 310 tons.
‘Titanic 2’ is said to be nearly 4 thousand tons heavier at 56,000!
Either way, if this ship was to fall on you, it’s doubtful you’d live.
VOICE OF VIEWER: Wow, great joke…
So not only is this new Titanic apparently NOT an exact replica, it’s not even the
biggest ship in the world?
If I was this Clive guy, I’d go all out.
Well hang on, do you really want this ship to be exactly like its predecessor?
As you can imagine, it wasn’t a flawless design.
The RMS Titanic was famously referred to as the “unsinkable ship”.
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but it didn’t exactly live up to this label.
The Blue Star Line is going out of its way to make sure ‘Titanic 2’ doesn’t meet
the same fate.
This is due impart to the stigma much of the public already have towards the project.
Along with the right number of lifeboats, the ship will be complete with state of the
art navigation features.
Not only is being lost at sea unlikely, you also won’t have to worry about running into
surprise icebergs.
They can be a real drag.
5.
It Will Depart From Dubai
While it’s probably not the starting point you imagined, Titanic II will in fact be leaving
from a port in Dubai.
This of course will take place after an apparent inspection in Singapore.
Dubai’s a cool place, but it seems kind of random.
Is it because there’s no icebergs?
Alright, bad joke.
From Dubai, it will embark on a two-week maiden voyage.
6.
Titanic II Will Follow The Same Route As the Original
VOICE OF VIEWER: Uh, have you guys looked at a map lately?
Last I checked, Dubai was nowhere near the Atlantic.
Can you please wait before jumping in?
We literally just explained.
While the maiden voyage is said to be happening from Dubai, other voyages will be happening
elsewhere.
In 1912, Titanic set sail from the port of Southampton, England.
From there is was to make its way to Cherbourg, France.
After that, it sailed to Cohb, Ireland before making the big trek across the pond to the
Big Apple.
If it hadn’t been for the dreaded iceberg disaster off the coast of Newfoundland, Titanic
would have successfully made the journey.
Now 110 years after the disaster, Blue Star Line is planning to fulfill the ill-fated
ship’s legacy by completing the trip.
As for later plans, they intend for the ship to sail around the world to various destinations.
Guys, let’s just focus on the trip from England to New York for now.
That one’s going to be a nailbiter.
7.
Titanic II Will Simulate The Iceberg Collision
VOICE OF VIEWER: Wait, how’s that even legal?
Will the passengers be aware of this?
Aren’t they afraid of lawsuits?
You guys, is this even real?
No, but we had you fooled there didn’t we?
Believe it or not, ANOTHER Titanic replica is currently under construction in China.
The only difference was that this replica would never see water.
Designed as part of a tourist resort, the replica is meant to copy the ship’s exterior.
Several inside features are also to be built including Titanic’s ballroom, dining halls
and swimming pools.
Construction began in November of 2016.
The cost of this project was over 1 billion yuan, which at that point equals to about
$161 million (USD).
One of the replica’s attractions is meant to be an audio and visual simulation of the
actual iceberg collision.
Upon its announcement, many felt that Seven Star Energy, the Investment company financing
the replica was being disrespectful towards Titanic’s victims.
Representatives of Seven Star rebutelled by stating they were in fact being very respectful.
They assured the public that the replica was only meant to give tourists an idea of what
it was like to be aboard the vessel when it went down.
As of April 2019, there are no updates on the status of the replica.
Keep in mind that Titanic II is meant to set sail for 2022.
Would you set sail on Titanic II, or is it a little too creepy for your liking?
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