Have you ever wondered what it was like to
travel on the most famous steamship in history? I’m talking about the Titanic, of course. By the way, the other day I saw a documentary
of how the steel in that ship was put together. It was riveting. Oh you heard that one already? Too bad. Well, we all know that it came to a sad end. But the good news is that soon you’ll be
able to take a trip on the greatest liner of all time, without risking your life. For over a century, the history of the Titanic
has fascinated people all over the planet. Lucky for us, businessman Clive Palmer, one
of the richest men in Australia, is a fan himself. In 2012, he announced his project to build
a replica of the legendary ship. That was exactly 100 years after the real
Titanic went down in the North Atlantic. Palmer wanted to recreate the whole experience
so much that he named his cruise company Blue Star Line. It’s a nod to The White Star Line, which
owned the original Titanic. And if you still doubt the seriousness of
his intentions, let me tell you that this man forked over $500 million to make his dream
come true. And 7 years later, the construction’s finally
coming to an end. Hopefully, all that money and time were well
spent. Designers and historians made sure that the
interiors were as close to the original liner as possible. After all, we’re lucky to have loads of
photos of the first Titanic, so it won’t be too hard to compare. As you may know, the world’s wealthiest
people hurried to book a ticket to travel on Titanic. Dozens of businessmen and aristocrats were
among the first-class passengers there, and they required special treatment. Well, they sure got it since the ship was
known not only for its enormous size, but also for its luxurious amenities. Just imagine: A library, a gymnasium, and
even Turkish baths were on board this glorious ship over 100 years ago! For $1, you could visit cold or hot chambers
and steam rooms; all while the ship was gliding accross the ocean. There was also a swimming pool filled with
heated saltwater. It was pretty small, but hey, it was only
the second ship to have a pool at the time, so it must have been impressive enough anyway. The first was set up a year earlier on RMS
Olympic, Titanic’s sister ship. All of these rooms will be replicated in Titanic
II. Like its predecessor, it'll feature a squash
court and a gym, and be furnished with the newest fitness equipment, at least by the
century-old standards. Back in 1912, it had rowing machines, exercise
bikes, and electric horses. The passengers could train on their own, or
with the help of an instructor, so not much has changed since then. Apart from the clothes of course. Have you ever worked out in a long dress or
a suit? I doubt it. Animals enjoyed being well taken care of aboard
too, especially 12 pooches who had their own kennel. Their owners actually planned to put on a
dog show during the trip, but unfortunately, the iceberg got in the way. One of the most lavish spaces of theTitanic
was the lounge. The walls in there were trimmed with mother
of pearl and mahogany wood. Visitors could also warm up near the marble
fireplace, which was the only functioning fireplace in the whole ship. There was one small catch though. The room was for men only. Maybe, in this case, there’s nothing wrong
with upgrading some old rules, right? Remember that beautiful wooden staircase where
Rose met Jack in the finale of James Cameron’s film? (sniff, it was sad.) It matched the famous Grand Stairway that
connected the decks in the original ship. Titanic II will have the same set of stairs,
topped by a glass dome brightening up the steps with natural light in the daytime. I guess now we know what will be the most
instagrammed place of the new vessel. And let’s not forget the extravagant dining
room of the first class. It was 92 feet wide and 114 feet long. With so much space it could accommodate more
than 500 people at once! It literally was the largest room on Titanic,
and one of the finest too. It was painted white, and the portholes were
hidden behind lead glass windows, which created the illusion of an elegant onshore restaurant. This décor, combined with delicious food,
can definitely turn a simple dinner into the evening of a lifetime. That’s all well and good, but after a couple
of meals, one can get tired of dining in the same room, no matter how fancy. For this occasion, Titanic had a Cafe Parisien
that resembled a French sidewalk café, and a Verandah Cafe with a great view of the Atlantic. Who knows, maybe this time they'll attract
younger passengers just like back then. The private room layout on Titanic II will
be authentic too. The ship will serve 3 categories of passengers,
so there will be 3 types of cabins accordingly. The first-class will enjoy more spacious suites
with large canopy beds, tables and even their own fireplaces for decoration. The second-class ones will be less luxurious
but quite cozy. They’ll have bunk beds or sofas embedded
right in the walls. And the third-class cabins will also be just
like a century ago. They were the smallest and the most humble
ones, and often had 4 cots in a room; but that was still more than decent for that time. Except for maybe one thing: people who bought
third-class tickets had only 2 bathtubs for all 700 of them. The creators of Titanic II considered leaving
it how it was to make the modern third-class trip an adventure. But you know, let’s just hope they’ll
change their minds about that. There would be quite a line up. After all, they had no problem with adjusting
the ship to the present-day safety requirements. The original liner had over 3,300 people aboard
and only 20 lifeboats capable of rescuing three times less than that. Titanic II will accommodate around 2,400 passengers
and 900 crew members as well, but the number of rafts and life jackets will be increased
significantly. In case of an emergency, every person on the
ship can be saved. That’s not the only thing that changed for
good. The new Titanic will have a stronger, welded
hull, rather than a riveted one. Apparently, this part of the boat was damaged
when it crashed into the iceberg, allowing water to gush in. It'll also switch to the more efficient diesel
engine. Back in the day, the ship was powered by steam,
which was produced in huge boilers. Titanic II will have an extra deck, raising
the total number to 10 rather than 9, as it was in 1912. The new platform will be used for keeping
the right amount of lifeboats. There'll be more staircases added so that
the passengers and the crew can reach the other floors faster if something happens. And of course, the ship will feature the latest
radar and satellite systems to make it seaworthy in a truly modern sense. Try to imagine people wearing shorts and mini
skirts in the old-fashioned rooms of Titanic. Seems weird, huh? To allow the passengers to experience the
bygone era to the max, the crew will give out big dresses and tuxedos. They even thought about having no internet
or TV onboard. Tickets aren’t on sale yet, so I can’t
give you an approximate price of the trip right now. But even without Wi-fi or private baths, the
journey on Titanic II will definitely cost more than your ordinary cruise. Its maiden voyage is scheduled for 2022. The ship will travel from Dubai to the English
city of Southampton, and then to New York, following the route of its legendary ancestor. If all goes as planned, later it will host
cruises around the world. And what historical period would you like
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If it ever happens, which I doubt, it certainly won’t be in 2020. Just remember, Clive Palmer also wanted to clone dinosaurs and open a real life Jurassic Park.
It's not going to happen. In another thread a user pointed out that it cannot be a faithful recreation. You cannot use wood paneling on modern day ships due to firehazards. Also the bathroom situation on the original would not fly today. Third class had two bathrooms for 700 passengers. So right there is a major flaw preventing it from happening.
Clive Palmer wants to legitimately build this as an exact replica but it will never actually happen. Especially with the standards and amenities of modern ships the novelty would wear out eventually.
I would love a ship inspired by the interiors of the Titanic. The ship was gorgeous and today's modern ships will never compare. They look like floating resorts and lack the elegance of the Olympic class ships.
And I went on a tanget... haha.
Well obviously they have to change some things. But the majority that most would caire to see will be there. But if you only want the original death trap well each there own but that day has been gone lol. Very very deep beneath the waves.
I have looked at the plans and yes it is possible. It will not be an exact replica. As said a ship like titanic would be unlawfull today due many factors, but this would be a modern ship that looks like Titanic. They would fit an additional deck, the "bathroom problem" could be solved where was the boilerrooms, funnels and in the aditional deck, the wood fittings can be solved with sintetic materials. Also titanic is smaller that most modern cruisers. So yes it is possible to make a titanic "look like". But if this is going to happen is another question, and based in the dinossaurs that guy created i dont think so. Unfortunatell. But if that ever happens, and it dont look like the dinos, I'll sure buy a ticket.
Hoax, atleast for 2020