A Billionaire plans to build the Titanic II

[Stronger]

Queensland billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has unveiled his plans to build the Titanic II to add to his tourism portfolio.

Mr Palmer said his new company Blue Star Line Pty Ltd had commissioned the state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build a near replica of the ill-fated Titanic. The cost is unknown.

He made the announcement on the same day he revealed his hopes to contest the next federal election in the Queensland seat of Lilley, held by Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Mr Palmer said the companies had signed a memorandum of understanding to build the cruise liner in China, with the ship's maiden voyage from England to North America scheduled for late 2016.

"It will be every bit as luxurious as the original Titanic but of course it will have state-of-the-art 21st-century technology and the latest navigation and safety systems," Mr Palmer said.

Mr Palmer said the rebuild was a tribute to the spirit of the men and women who constructed the original Titanic.

"These people produced work that is still marvelled at more than 100 years later and we want that spirit to go on for another 100 years," he said.

The Titanic was commissioned by the company White Star Line and was the world's largest liner, measuring nearly 270 metres long, 53 metres high and weighing approximately 40,000 tonnes.

It sank in 1912, killing more than 1500 passengers and crew.

Asked today if the Titanic II could sink, Mr Palmer told reporters: "Of course it will sink if you put a hole in it.

He added: "It is going to be designed so it won't sink.

"It will be designed as a modern ship with all the technology to ensure that doesn't happen.

"But, of course, if you are superstitious like you are, you never know what could happen.''

A spokesman for Mr Palmer said the cost of the project was unknown.

"A final budget hasn't been set and I don't think he'll reveal the price to be honest," the spokesman said.

He said the design of the new Titanic would be as close to the original as possible but would have "state of the art engineering" and would run on diesel rather than coal power.

"The technology will be 100 years improved," the spokesman said.

Mr Palmer said a historical research team was involved in the design of the Titanic II, which would have the same dimensions as its predecessor, with 840 rooms and nine decks.

The only differences would be found below the water line, he said, and would include a bulbous bow for greater fuel efficiency and diesel generation, and an enlarged rudder and bow thrusters for improved manoeuvrability.

"Titanic II will be the ultimate in comfort and luxury with on-board gymnasiums and swimming pools, libraries, high class restaurants and luxury cabins," Mr Palmer said.

He said the new ship would also include an exhibition room, located in the space of the old coal boilers, which will showcase Queensland and its abundance of opportunities to international passengers.

The Chinese navy has been invited to escort the Titanic II on its maiden voyage across the northern hemisphere from England to New York, he said.

Mr Palmer owns the Sunshine Coast's Coolum Golf and Spa Resort, and the Gold Coast's Robina Woods and Colonial golf courses.

- with Daniel Hurst and AAP

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/clive-palmer-plans-to-build-titanic-ii-20120430-1xtrc.html#ixzz1tWEQe5Ac

[Jupiter]

i'll fucking cry if that happens.

[Jess]

He added: "It is going to be designed so it won't sink.

Wasn't that how the original Titanic was built? It was built not to sink. but it did. >_>

[JackShephard]

:O I'm shocked

[Austin1]

thats kinda dumb and not right

[double r]

I saw that on the news today. This guy is going all out on the reconstruction.

[Mortal Coil]

OOh, ooh, ooh! I'll get the popcorn!
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[Bougainvillea]

Wasn't that how the original Titanic was built? It was built not to sink. but it did. >_>

The ship didn't sink just cause.

The Titanic sank because of a few small mistakes that just added up. There was a disregard for its size, and the speed it was going. And not only that, but the weather was shitty, so everything just played into it together. Collective mistakes. Not the ship, itself.

[Amnesiac]

Eh, whatever. Let the guy spend his money. He seems like a bit of a prick anyway, but I only say that because he's a Liberal who believes in a Greenpeace conspiracy theory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Palmer_(businessman)#Greenpeace-CIA_conspiracy_theory).

I guess it's nice that he's promoting Queensland, though. Beautiful state. Lots of fish.

[TheRock]

Does he plan to reinact the crash too?

[Stronger]

Does he plan to reinact the crash too?

Why would he do that?

[TheRock]

Why would he do that?

Wouldn't be the same Titanic if it didn't crash

:>_>:

[Jupiter]

i'll be happy. my and brandon must be the only one's who think this is a good idea. i just think that we know a lot more and have better technology to build a ship that is less likely to sink.

[Stronger]

Lol Eric. :P

[Professional Russian]

I bet it hits an iceberg and sinks

[UnknownError]

i wanna go i love the titanic

[Thunduhbuhlt]

I don't think this is a good idea because as I have told to Brandon, all large ships with the word "titan" have in some way been destroyed, whether by sinking or by a battle in a war.

But it still would be pretty cool.

[Smeagol]

This isn't right. The old Titanic should be the only one!

[Stronger]

I see what you mean and would it cause bad memories, and what not? But i am curious for the design. Maybe he should make an Olympic II(sister to the Titanic) not another Titanic.

[Bath]

Well this makes Titanic in 3D seem like a pussy.

"Fuck 3D movies man, how about REALITY."

[Stronger]

Well this makes Titanic in 3D seem like a pussy.

"Fuck 3D movies man, how about REALITY."

LOL, this outta be an interesting out come.

[Wakesetter03]

Ah... God bless Australia.

[Erasmus]

i'll fucking cry if that happens.

We know eric, we know.

[Love.Hate]

I say good luck to him, if he has the money to do it why not.. as long as its safer than the original... im jealous he has the money to do such a thing.. i would go and see it just out of curiousity.. a modern day masterpiece :)

[Stronger]

We know eric, we know.

Lol! xD

I say good luck to him, if he has the money to do it why not.. as long as its safer than the original... im jealous he has the money to do such a thing.. i would go and see it just out of curiousity.. a modern day masterpiece :)

I agree, but will he divide the ship by class? 1st, 2nd & 3rd? or a on class ship? Hmm.

[Electra Heart]

Um... well that's... interesting. Also pointless.

[Stronger]

Um... well that's... interesting. Also pointless.

How come pointless?

[xDarkAngelx]

He added: "It is going to be designed so it won't sink.

Aren't most ships designed like this?

Anyway good luck to him, will be interesting to see.

[Jen'ari]

I think it would be cool if it were designed for the purpose of a museum piece instead of profiteering off of a tragedy.. :/

[Stronger]

Aren't most ships designed like this?

Anyway good luck to him, will be interesting to see.

For the most part, yes.

I think it would be cool if it were designed for the purpose of a museum piece instead of profiteering off of a tragedy.. :/

He's not exactly profiting off a tragedy, but I can see family members of those who had someone on board, getting upset.

[Jen'ari]

He's not exactly profiting off a tragedy, but I can see family members of those who had someone on board, getting upset.

How much do you think it'd cost to be on the titanic 2?.. I betcha it'll be very expensive.. I betcha he makes more off he ship than is spent in just a few years. But whatever.. I just thought to add my two cents.. I think it's wrong..

[Stronger]

How much do you think it'd cost to be on the titanic 2?.. I betcha it'll be very expensive.. I betcha he makes more off he ship than is spent in just a few years. But whatever.. I just thought to add my two cents.. I think it's wrong..

That is true, like if he builds to the luxury of the orignal, it will be pretty expensive, but yet I am interested to see this come alive.

[Jen'ari]

I admit I would love to just see a reconstruction in real life and just kinda see what they saw then.. But it bothers me still.. But I understand what you mean..

[Church]

Wasn't that how the original Titanic was built? It was built not to sink. but it did. >_>

I cant really think of any ship that is designed to sink, kinda defeats the purpose of it being a ship

[Mortal Coil]

Well, ignoring my previous comment on here... this will definitely be interesting to see, but like KeKe said, it may upset some people who are emotionally attached to the incident.

I really don't see how it's morally wrong for him to profit off of making this ship in general (Alex/Jen'ari)

[Jen'ari]

I kinda already said all I had to say.. If you don't see what I mean then you probably won't.. But I'm just curious to see the outcome.

[ImCoolBeans]

Um... well that's... interesting. Also pointless.

Yes.

How come pointless?

Maybe it's just me, but don't you think money could be put towards a better cause? I think it's a bit silly to go off and waste millions upon millions of dollars for a showpiece, which he most likely is just building to get his name out there and gain some popularity, and maybe make a bit of money too; but regardless, I'd rather see money being put towards something of use rather than a close replica to the Titanic...

[DerBear]

Yes.



Maybe it's just me, but don't you think money could be put towards a better cause? I think it's a bit silly to go off and waste millions upon millions of dollars for a showpiece, which he most likely is just building to get his name out there and gain some popularity, and maybe make a bit of money too; but regardless, I'd rather see money being put towards something of use rather than a close replica to the Titanic...

While I agree with this. I believe if he wants to waste money then just let him do it. I mean it's his money and if he wants to throw it away on a useless project for fame and possible fortune then let him.

I do agree though that the money could go to a better cause.

[ImCoolBeans]

While I agree with this. I believe if he wants to waste money then just let him do it. I mean it's his money and if he wants to throw it away on a useless project for fame and possible fortune then let him.

I do agree though that the money could go to a better cause.

Oh I totally agree with you, I just don't like to see it be wasted like that.

[Stronger]

Yes.



Maybe it's just me, but don't you think money could be put towards a better cause? I think it's a bit silly to go off and waste millions upon millions of dollars for a showpiece, which he most likely is just building to get his name out there and gain some popularity, and maybe make a bit of money too; but regardless, I'd rather see money being put towards something of use rather than a close replica to the Titanic...

I see what you mean, but I guess he would rather build this than say donate to charity.

[Jupiter]

He might just be doing this to get his name out there, but this could be a little bit of a tribute to the families who DID lose members on that ship.

I don't know. I'm still excited.

[Solvez18]

i wonder if he will put some original titanic artefacts in it

[Incompris]

hmm, may b it could work with all the new technology now

[Abyssal Echo]

Wasn't that how the original Titanic was built? It was built not to sink. but it did. >_>

uh yeah thats what they claimed but, we all know what happened.

[swimgurl97]

i think it would be a great idea. The orginal titanic had no flaws in it. the ship just sank because of stupity

[Stronger]

i think it would be a great idea. The orginal titanic had no flaws in it. the ship just sank because of stupity

That ship, had a lot of flaws, watch a documentary or something it will tell you all of them.

[swimgurl97]

That ship, had a lot of flaws, watch a documentary or something it will tell you all of them.

i did watch some documentary.

[Azunite]

2012.

[MisterSix]

Maybe it's just me, but don't you think money could be put towards a better cause? I think it's a bit silly to go off and waste millions upon millions of dollars for a showpiece, which he most likely is just building to get his name out there and gain some popularity, and maybe make a bit of money too; but regardless, I'd rather see money being put towards something of use rather than a close replica to the Titanic...

I think it's great. Finally a billionaire puts money back into the economy, rather than letting it sit in a bank account.

I cant really think of any ship that is designed to sink, kinda defeats the purpose of it being a ship

Ever heard of a thing called a submarine?

[Beaker]

Doesn't anyone else think that's just tempting fate?

[WiiRemoter]

Who on earth would buy a ticket for this boat? Thats like getting on the Hindenburg II! IT MAKES NO SENSE. This is just rich white men with too much time and money on their hands!

[Perfectly Flawed]

Maybe this is donating to charity. He'll rent it out to homeless people and all they have to do in return is clean the ship and feed him grapes while he wears a toga.

[Iron Man]

Hmm. Off to the arctic to collect the Iceberg II.

[james wolf]

Nice idea, this is something I would do If I were rich. It pays tribute to the grandeur of it's predecessor. I would also build another colloseum. ;)

[CharmOfTheSOuth]

thats bad a

[Trendea]

roflmao

[Conner Davies]

OMG so cool hes doing what ive always wanted to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but im not rich (yet ;) )

[Sleepwalking]

I can't really think of any bad things apart from disrespect to the family, but its not like hes doing anything wrong.
Let's just hope he doesn't turn out to be the next Bruce Ismay....