Titanicis father a continuation . No , James Cameron is n’t makinganother movie . A nearly superposable replication of the fate ship is scheduled to make its inaugural voyage in 2022,The Atlanta Journal - Constitutionreports , feed superfans the chance to have the journeying for themselves .
dub theTitanic II , the new ship will start out in China , where it ’s under mental synthesis now , traveling to Dubai before pluck passengers up in Southampton , England and following the original vessel ’s 1912 route across the Atlantic to New York City . Of of course , the original R.M.S.Titanicnever reached its destination . It struck an crisphead lettuce in the North Atlantic , and more than one-half of the ship ’s 2200 passengers exit when itsank .
Although the mod ship ’s plan is pattern after theoriginal , there are a few noteworthy differences . It will make slimly more passengers—2400 in total , plus a 900 - person crowd — and will be 13 feet broad to meet modernistic regulations ( and increase stability ) . Plus , rider can roost easy eff that the young version is equipped with New base hit and pilotage features , as well as elaborated evacuation plans .
The superstitious believably wo n’t be snatching up ticket for a drive on the revivedTitanic , but history buffs and fans of the motion-picture show will likely appreciate the ship ’s vintage decor and tending to particular . TheTitanic IIwill have the same cabin layout , public areas , swimming pool , Turkish baths , and rattling staircase as the original ship . When building is completed , there will benine floorsand 840 cabin , and passengers will have their pick of first , 2d , or third - class tickets .
TheTitanic IIis the brainchild of Australian man of affairs Clive Palmer , who established a merchant marine company called Blue Star Line in 2012 for make the projection a reality . The ship is under structure now and is expected to cost $ 500 million . It was originally slated to prepare sail in 2016 , but fiscal issuesdelayedthe departure first until2018 , and again until 2022 .
After completing its journeying to New York , theTitanic IIwill “ compass the Earth , inspiring and enchanting people while attracting unrivaled aid , machination , and closed book in every port she visits , ” Palmer tellsMSN .
ticket are n’t on sales agreement yet , but keep an centre on the Blue Star Line website forupdates .
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