Titanic II: This Billionaire Wants To Bring Titanic Back, Plans To Sail In 2027
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer wants to build a second Titanic. The mining magnate has been pursuing the idea for more than a decade. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is considered one of the defining moments of the 20th century.
The tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912 is considered one of the defining incidents of the 20th century.
Well over a century after it sank, the Titanic, which was the largest ship afloat at the time, continues to be in our collective memories in one form or the other.
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Titanic II
Clive Palmer, an Australian businessman is also obsessed with the Titanic and wants to bring it back.
For more than a decade, the billionaire mining magnate has been pursuing the idea of building a second Titanic.
Clive Palmer
The 69-year-old first announced his plans to build a ship, Titanic II, which he claimed would be a modern-day replica of the liner RMS Titanic back in 1913.
Titanic II was to sail in 2015
The Titanic II which would be 269 m long and weigh 55,800 56,700 tonnes and have a carrying capacity of 2,435 passengers and 900 crew was originally scheduled to set sail in 2015.
Titanic II
But the plans had run into multiple delays and it was widely reported in 2018 that the project was abandoned.
Titanic II back on track
Things changed earlier this week when Palmer held a press conference Wednesday at the Sydney Opera House to announce his vision for completing the vessel, promising to construct ¡°the ship of love and the ultimate in style and luxury.¡±
¡°We are very pleased to announce that after unforeseen global delays, we have re-engaged with partners to bring the dream of Titanic ll to life. Let the journey begin,¡¯¡¯ Palmer said in a press release.
Titanic II
Maiden voyage in 2027
Palmer said he was confident he could secure a shipyard in time for construction on the vessel to start early next year.
He also went on to say that Titanic II will set sail in June 2027, from Southampton to New York, the same route Titanic was on in its first and only voyage in 1912.
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