Titanic will get a sequel. No, we're not talking about the film sequel to James Cameron's film. In 2022, an almost identical replica of the famous cruise ship, Titanic II, is set to sail for the first time, which will give all superfans the opportunity to feel like they are on board the original.
Titanic II will begin his journey in China, where the cruiser is also being built. It will sail to Dubai and then it will in Southampton, England picked up passengers who will then depart following the original 1921 route, across the Atlantic to New York.
Unfortunately, the RMS Titanic never reached its destination, sinking after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. There was a collision fatal for more than half of the passengers on the cruise ship (2200 people were on board).
Although the new Titanic II is based on the original model, there are some notable differences. It will be easy on board more passengers (2400), including the crew (900 people). The cruiser will be as well 4 meters wider, so that it will satisfy modern regulations and increased its stability. Passengers will also sleep better, as the new version will be equipped with modern safety and navigation systems and detailed evacuation plans. Fans will no doubt be delighted with the vintage ship decoration and attention to detail. Titanic II will have original layout cabins, public areas, swimming pool, Turkish baths and main staircase. Once construction is complete, the ship will have 9 floors and 840 cabins, and passengers will be able to choose tickets for first, second or third grade.
Titanic II is the brainchild of an Australian entrepreneur Clive Palmer, who founded the shipping company in 2012 Blue Star Line with the intention of making this idea of his a reality. The idea is currently under construction, but should stand around 500 million US dollars. Although she was supposed to set sail for the first time in 2016, due to financial problems, the first voyage was postponed to 2018 and then again to 2022.
After Titanic II makes its way to New York, it will "circle the world, inspire and fascinate people, and in every port it visits, it will attract irreplaceable attention with its mystery," Palmer told MSN. Tickets for this magical journey are not yet on sale.
You can see it in the gallery similarity between the original Titanic and Titanic II.
More information:
bluestarline.com.au
