The ship’s cost is estimated to be around A$1 billion.
Australian mining billionaire Clive Palmer has announced his plans to build a replica of the Titanic, the most famous cruise ship in history.according to a CNN Mr Palmer, who first announced his plans in 2012 and again in 2018, reportedly resumed work on building a replica of the ship at an event at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday. Passion project.
Mr Palmer said his company blue star line It is now intended to build the replica ship and set sail in June 2027. “We are extremely pleased to announce that, following unforeseen global delays, we have re-engaged with our partners to bring the dream of Titanic ll to life. Let the journey begin,” Mr. Palmer said in a press release Zhong said.
He further said: “The government blockade has caused a long-term shutdown of the cruise industry, and we are getting the world’s best shipbuilders, designers and engineers back on the decks to build Titanic 2.” The billionaire claimed that the ship will be “far superior to the original”.
“Filming Titanic was a lot more fun than sitting at home counting money,” Mr Palmer told local media. The mining tycoon has a net worth of $4.2 billion.
Tenders are currently being sought to build the ship, with Mr Palmer hoping to find a shipbuilder by the end of this year so work can begin in 2025. The ship will accommodate 2,345 passengers with 835 cabins on nine decks. Almost half of the rooms will be reserved for first-class passengers.
The ship has the same interior and cabin layout as the original ship, complete with a ballroom, swimming pool and hammam.
“In 1912, Titanic was a ship of dreams. For more than a century, Titanic’s legend has been steeped in mystery, intrigue and respect for all she stood for,” said Mr. Palmer. He estimated the 56,000-ton ship would cost between $500 million and $1 billion, according to one report. guardian Report.
“Titanic II was something that needed to be built. We all know how to wage war. We have armies and fund war. People know that. But making peace is much harder. To make peace, you have to keep going every day. You Inch by inch progress,” he added.
The ship’s maiden voyage aims to trace the original route of the infamous 1912 voyage from Southampton to New York. Planned for 2027.
It is worth noting that the British liner Titanic was one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liner ever built. The ship is on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City with 2,240 passengers and crew on board. On April 15, 1912, the ship collided with a huge iceberg and sank in less than three hours. The shipwreck killed more than 1,500 people and left only 705 survivors.
The tragedy inspired James Cameron’s 1997 Oscar-winning blockbuster “Titanic”, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
