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Stephan Roget
The RMS Titanic is arguably the most famous ship to ever set sail - and not for a good reason. The mighty passenger liner, notably described as "unsinkable," sank in the North Atlantic on the morning of April 15, 1912, a mere two days away from its scheduled arrival in New York City. In doing so, the doomed vessel inspired a litany of retellings, at least one Oscar-winning film, and a handful of attempts at a real-life sailing sequel, including the Titanic II, due to make its maiden voyage in 2022.
The Titanic II project, the brainchild of Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, is an ambitious one, and it's already run into numerous setbacks. However, similar to the survivors of the original Titanic, those behind the endeavor have persevered. And Palmer hopes that just like some of the supposed treasures that sank with the Titanic, this project will one day prove to be incredibly lucrative.
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The Second 'Titanic' Has A Few Anti-Iceberg Upgrades
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The RMS Titanic was an unprecedented tragedy for a multitude of reasons, including design flaws, inadequate safety protocols, and human error - but the most substantial factor in the disaster was undoubtedly the massive iceberg that pierced the vessel's hull.
Ice is much less of a threat now, but the designers of the Titanic II are making some anti-iceberg upgrades anyway. The new ship will have a welded hull instead of a riveted one, which should make for greater durability, and it's slightly wider for stability. Plus, modern navigation equipment makes it unlikely the ship will have a surprise encounter with a foreign object.
The Blue Star Line Replaces The White Star Line Of The Original 'Titanic'
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The Titanic II will be operating under the Blue Star Line company, a take on the White Star Line shipping company responsible for the original Titanic. Australian billionaire and politician Clive Palmer founded the business.
In 2019, Forbes estimated Palmer's net worth to be approximately $1.8 billion.
This Time, The Ship Will Have Plenty Of Lifeboats
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When the Titanic II project was first announced in 2012, it didn't take long for Twitter to light up with jokes about the necessity of adding a few extra lifeboats to the blueprints. The original Titanic was infamously understocked with such vessels, resulting in the loss of more than 1,500 passengers and crew.
Safety measures will be different this time around. The minds behind Titanic II have claimed their ship won't be an identical replica, and they'll include a large number of additional boats.
The Maiden Voyage Will Depart From Dubai, Not Southampton
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The RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, and was scheduled to arrive in New York City a week later. The ship descended to the bottom of the Atlantic in the early morning hours of April 15. One might expect the Titanic II to mimic this maiden voyage - minus the plummet - but that won't be the case.
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer announced that the first trip, scheduled for 2022, will set out from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The final destination will still be New York City, so the sequel ship will pass through the area where the original intersected with an iceberg.
The Ship Will Follow The Same Route As The Original Liner For Part Of The Year
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After its maiden voyage from Dubai to New York, the Titanic II will travel from New York City to Southampton in England. From there, it will start making regular trips between Southampton and New York, as the original Titanic was intended to do.
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer noted that the Southampton/New York relay will be the Titanic II’s regular route during the summer, but he's exploring options in other seasons. Palmer envisions the Titanic II as a worldwide vessel, traveling to ports everywhere as a floating tourist attraction.
The Sections Of The Boat Will Be Separated By Class, Just Like In 1912
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As anyone who has watched James Cameron's Oscar-winning film Titanic can tell you, the original Titanic was sectioned by class, and social status significantly affected passengers' accommodations on the ship. The Titanic II will also be split into first-, second-, and third-class accommodations, and the berths are intended to be authentic.
This means cramped quarters - but discounted prices - for those in the third-class and extreme elegance for those in first. Whether or not all passengers can experience the other class options is apparently "under consideration."
A Promotional Video Suggests Employees Might Wear Period Costumes
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Exact details of the “experience” offered by the Blue Star Line have yet to be announced, but it's possible the Titanic II’s design won't be the only historical-leaning attribute on the cruise. A promotional video depicts both passengers and crew in vintage costumes accurate to the early 20th century, which suggests employees might wear period-inspired outfits on the voyage.
Details should become available as the ship's 2022 debut draws near.
Restaurants And Amenities Will Be Replicated
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The Blue Star Line will pull out all the stops when it comes to providing an authentic Titanic experience - if everything goes smoothly. According to Blue Star's website, the goal is for the Titanic II to feature all of the same restaurants and dining rooms as the original.
Those eateries will carefully replicate the 1912 at-sea dining experience, with antique décor and a menu to match. Other onboard amenities will include saunas, pools, and a Turkish bath.
Stephan Roget
The RMS Titanic is arguably the most famous ship to ever set sail - and not for a good reason. The mighty passenger liner, notably described as "unsinkable," sank in the North Atlantic on the morning of April 15, 1912, a mere two days away from its scheduled arrival in New York City. In doing so, the doomed vessel inspired a litany of retellings, at least one Oscar-winning film, and a handful of attempts at a real-life sailing sequel, including the Titanic II, due to make its maiden voyage in 2022.
The Titanic II project, the brainchild of Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, is an ambitious one, and it's already run into numerous setbacks. However, similar to the survivors of the original Titanic, those behind the endeavor have persevered. And Palmer hopes that just like some of the supposed treasures that sank with the Titanic, this project will one day prove to be incredibly lucrative.
Photo: Universal Images Group/Getty Images
The Second 'Titanic' Has A Few Anti-Iceberg Upgrades
Photo: David Dennis / Shutterstock.com
The RMS Titanic was an unprecedented tragedy for a multitude of reasons, including design flaws, inadequate safety protocols, and human error - but the most substantial factor in the disaster was undoubtedly the massive iceberg that pierced the vessel's hull.
Ice is much less of a threat now, but the designers of the Titanic II are making some anti-iceberg upgrades anyway. The new ship will have a welded hull instead of a riveted one, which should make for greater durability, and it's slightly wider for stability. Plus, modern navigation equipment makes it unlikely the ship will have a surprise encounter with a foreign object.
The Blue Star Line Replaces The White Star Line Of The Original 'Titanic'
Photo: GTS Productions / Shutterstock.com
The Titanic II will be operating under the Blue Star Line company, a take on the White Star Line shipping company responsible for the original Titanic. Australian billionaire and politician Clive Palmer founded the business.
In 2019, Forbes estimated Palmer's net worth to be approximately $1.8 billion.
This Time, The Ship Will Have Plenty Of Lifeboats
Photo: Universal Images Group / Contributor/Getty Images
When the Titanic II project was first announced in 2012, it didn't take long for Twitter to light up with jokes about the necessity of adding a few extra lifeboats to the blueprints. The original Titanic was infamously understocked with such vessels, resulting in the loss of more than 1,500 passengers and crew.
Safety measures will be different this time around. The minds behind Titanic II have claimed their ship won't be an identical replica, and they'll include a large number of additional boats.
The Maiden Voyage Will Depart From Dubai, Not Southampton
Photo: Everett Historical / Shutterstock.com
The RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, and was scheduled to arrive in New York City a week later. The ship descended to the bottom of the Atlantic in the early morning hours of April 15. One might expect the Titanic II to mimic this maiden voyage - minus the plummet - but that won't be the case.
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer announced that the first trip, scheduled for 2022, will set out from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The final destination will still be New York City, so the sequel ship will pass through the area where the original intersected with an iceberg.
The Ship Will Follow The Same Route As The Original Liner For Part Of The Year
Photo: Universal Images Group / Contributor/Getty Images
After its maiden voyage from Dubai to New York, the Titanic II will travel from New York City to Southampton in England. From there, it will start making regular trips between Southampton and New York, as the original Titanic was intended to do.
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer noted that the Southampton/New York relay will be the Titanic II’s regular route during the summer, but he's exploring options in other seasons. Palmer envisions the Titanic II as a worldwide vessel, traveling to ports everywhere as a floating tourist attraction.
The Sections Of The Boat Will Be Separated By Class, Just Like In 1912
Photo: Elenarts / Shutterstock.com
As anyone who has watched James Cameron's Oscar-winning film Titanic can tell you, the original Titanic was sectioned by class, and social status significantly affected passengers' accommodations on the ship. The Titanic II will also be split into first-, second-, and third-class accommodations, and the berths are intended to be authentic.
This means cramped quarters - but discounted prices - for those in the third-class and extreme elegance for those in first. Whether or not all passengers can experience the other class options is apparently "under consideration."
A Promotional Video Suggests Employees Might Wear Period Costumes
Photo: Jane Rix / Shutterstock.com
Exact details of the “experience” offered by the Blue Star Line have yet to be announced, but it's possible the Titanic II’s design won't be the only historical-leaning attribute on the cruise. A promotional video depicts both passengers and crew in vintage costumes accurate to the early 20th century, which suggests employees might wear period-inspired outfits on the voyage.
Details should become available as the ship's 2022 debut draws near.
Restaurants And Amenities Will Be Replicated
Photo: Anton_Ivanov / Shutterstock.com
The Blue Star Line will pull out all the stops when it comes to providing an authentic Titanic experience - if everything goes smoothly. According to Blue Star's website, the goal is for the Titanic II to feature all of the same restaurants and dining rooms as the original.
Those eateries will carefully replicate the 1912 at-sea dining experience, with antique décor and a menu to match. Other onboard amenities will include saunas, pools, and a Turkish bath.
