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Titanic II to be built in China
Clive Palmer announces plans to build replica cruise shipAustralian mining magnate Clive Palmer has released his bold plans to build a replica Titanic cruise ship… in China. The Titanic II will reportedly be in operation between England and North America in late 2016.
Palmer has formed Blue Star Line Pty Ltd, which has commissioned the state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build a near replica of the ill-fated ship that sunk 100 years ago, taking with her more than 1500 lives.
"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 reportedly said.
"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.
As with the original, Titanic II will measure 270 metres long, 53 metres high and have a displacement of 40,000 tonnes. The replica will also 840 rooms and nine decks.
The big differences will be found below the waterline. Titanic II will have a bulbous bow for greater fuel efficiency and diesel generation, as well as an enlarged rudder and bow thrusters for improved manoeuvrability. Just in case of ‘bergs.
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But some commentators are wondering why he doesn’t built the ship on shore.
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