[Scarlett.]

An Australian billionaire has unveiled plans to build a 21st century update of the doomed Titanic cruise liner.

Titanic II has been commissioned by mining magnate Clive Palmer, who has agreed a deal with Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build a new ship with the same dimensions of the original.

The luxury liner is planned to set sail for its first trip from England to New York in 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," Palmer said in a statement.

"Titanic II will sail in the northern hemisphere and her maiden voyage from England to North America is scheduled for late 2016."

The Titanic recently passed the 100th anniversary since its sinking on April 15, 1912.

Palmer added that he hoped the new ship would be a tribute to the 1,514 crew and passengers who lost their lives in the disaster.

"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."

Titanic II will have the same dimensions of the original ship - 270m long, 53m high and weighing 40,000 tonnes.

It will also contain 840 rooms and nine decks, while design teams are working with historical research teams to complete the project. It is currently unknown how much the ship will cost to be built.

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

The magnate is Australia's fifth richest person, estimated to be worth around $5bn.

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[Vicky.]

Since the first one went so well..Im sure this will be an instant sellout :S

[arista]

Will it have 3 Level Glasses/Price Levels

Like Omah at the very bottom deal



Note : there is nothing wrong with being 3rd class

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Since the first one went so well..Im sure this will be an instant sellout :S

I actually think it will sell out quickly

[Mystic Mock]

With all the history behind the first one there will be no chance of this taking off well with the people.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Ninastar

I actually think it will sell out quickly

Yep, its hardly gonna end up like the original ship

[Ninastar]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Yep, its hardly gonna end up like the original ship

exactly lol

I'd go on it

I think it would be magical in a way, a taste of what the world was like 100 years ago

then again it will probably be all modernized. Which I guess isn't that bad.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Since the first one went so well..Im sure this will be an instant sellout :S

Yes as it will be the best Ship on this earth.

I bet he can get pre-bookings
before the Massive Ship is Finished.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Yep, its hardly gonna end up like the original ship

No-one thought the original ship would go the way it did either

[arista]

Originally Posted by jedward fever

With all the history behind the first one there will be no chance of this taking off well with the people.

You could be wrong about that as a Southampton Travel Company
set up the Titanic 100 year journey deal last month
it sold out and 3 times the amount
wanted to travel on it.


The Prices were High as well.

[Jamie.]

Don't tempt fate. This sounds like bad news.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Jamie Pugh

Don't tempt fate. This sounds like bad news.

No as Hi Tech Gear can save the ship now.


He can even add a Helicopter pad on it.


This will be a Sell out
again.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by arista

No as Hi Tech Gear can save the ship now.

Well you would think so...but it wasnt too long ago we had a 'mini' titanic situation on our hands.

[Patrick]

Think it should set sail from Ireland to New York if I'm completely honest, seeing as the original was made here.

Anyway, I bet this will be one of those plans that fall through and they don't end up completing.
Would be funny if it hit an iceberg though lol.

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by arista

Will it have 3 Level Glasses/Price Levels

Like Omah at the very bottom deal



Note : there is nothing wrong with being 3rd class

[King Gizzard]

They seriously need to hoax hitting an iceberg though

Oh god we hit an Iceberg...lol jk

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Nathan

They seriously need to hoax hitting an iceberg though

Oh god we hit an Iceberg...lol jk

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by arista

You could be wrong about that as a Southampton Travel Company
set up the Titanic 100 year journey deal last month
it sold out and 3 times the amount
wanted to travel on it.


The Prices were High as well.

Fair enough but im surprised considering alot of people normally go by history to decide on there opinions or actions.

[Mystic Mock]

If it does hit an iceburg then we need a My Heart Will Go On part 2.

[King Gizzard]

Lewis. and michael21 duet

[arista]

Originally Posted by jedward fever

Fair enough but im surprised considering alot of people normally go by history to decide on there opinions or actions.

But a Helicopter Pad
on a massive ship changes the risk.

[King Gizzard]

There would always be boats taking photos as well. and all that satellite crap

[arista]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Think it should set sail from Ireland to New York if I'm completely honest, seeing as the original was made here.

Anyway, I bet this will be one of those plans that fall through and they don't end up completing.
Would be funny if it hit an iceberg though lol.

He can not sit on his money
so why not set up a Deal with China to build it
and Triple his money
after that Deal and 1st trip.


"Australian billionaire"

[Jamie.]

I actually like the idea of a hoax iceberg, like a reutine practice evacuation for all ticket holders 1 week before the ship sets sail...

[Harry!]

As much as it is history I would not want to go on that crusie, I would be scared I would fall off the railings.