One massive oceanic disaster just wasn’t enough. Let’s tempt fate by trying it again, right? Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has revealed that he wants to build the Titanic II to add to his tourism portfolio.Palmer said his new company, Blue Star Line Pty Ltd, has commissioned the state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build an almost exact replica of the ill-fated Titanic. The cost of the project has not yet been revealed.Palmer said the companies have already agreed to...Read Full Story
An Australian billionaire said Monday he’ll build a high-tech replica of the Titanic at a Chinese shipyard and its maiden voyage in late 2016 will be from England to New York, just like its namesake planned.
Weeks after the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the original Titanic, Clive Palmer announced Monday he has signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned Chinese company CSC Jinling Shipyard to build the Titanic II.
“It will be every bit as luxurious as the original Titanic...Read Full Story
Clive Palmer, one of Australia’s richest men, has commissioned a Chinese state-owned company to build a 21st Century version of the Titanic.
The mining billionaire told Australian media that construction would start at the end of next year.
It would be ready to set sail in 2016.
The plan, he added, was for the vessel to be as similar as possible to the original Titanic in design and specifications, but with modern technology.
Mr Palmer told Australian media that he had signed a memorandum of...Read Full Story
Clive Palmer, certainly one of Australia's richest guys, has commissioned a Chinese state-owned firm to construct a twenty first Century version of your Titanic. The mining billionaire told Australian media that construction will get started at the finish of subsequent year. It will be able to established sail in 2016. The strategy, he additional, is for the vessel to become as similar as you possibly can for the original Titanic in design and specifications, but with contemporary...Read Full Story
Australian billionaire and businessman, Mr Clive Palmer is set to build a replica of the Titanic ship named Titanic II.
The features of the ship would be almost the same with 9 decks, 840 rooms, gymnasiums,libraries, swimming pools and restaurants.
Palmer said: ‘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 only differences will be below the water line - the ship will be...Read Full Story
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