Posted on 07/17/2012 8:41:22 AM PDT by C19fan
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer Tuesday said his modern-day version of the Titanic will retain the first, second and third-class divisions of the original and include a new "safety" deck. Releasing the preliminary plans and drawings for the Titanic II, which is to be built in China, mining tycoon Palmer said the massive vessel would have the original nine decks plus an additional safety deck. "This is to ensure the vessel is fully compliant with the current regulations which require passenger ships to, as much as possible and practicable, keep the distance from the lifeboat launching area to the waterline as low as possible," Palmer said in a statement to AFP.
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How many life boats are they having?
I wonder if they’ll try to dock at the old White Star Line pier in NYC?
While the SS United States quietly rusts away...
“While the SS United States quietly rusts away...”
From what I understand that ship is just not worth fixing to return to service. It may not even make financial sense as a hotel like the Queen Mary is.
“How many life boats are they having?”
It doesn’t make any difference. Today’s captains will say they slipped and just happened to fall into a life boat.
I wouldn’t go on that ship if I were given free passage.
Professionals built the Titanic, Amateurs built the Ark.
If the Chinese are building it you are more likely to die of lead poisoning after a day or two aboard anyway. ;-)
Maybe Mr. Clive Palmer should purchase a couple of airliners and call his company “The Hindenburg II.”
“If the Chinese are building it you are more likely to die of lead poisoning after a day or two aboard anyway. ;-)”
I will not argue that.
They might consider some life boats and a depth finder.
Titanic II: worst idea ever.
On third thought, he should buy himself some crematoriums around the world. His company’s named would be “Auschwitz II.”
I am sorry folks. I am just too disgusted by someone making money off a huge tragedy so why stop at “Titanic?”
I am beginning to wipe tears.
“If the Chinese are building it you are more likely to die of lead poisoning after a day or two aboard anyway. ;-)”
It depends on which “china” it’s being built in... RoC, or PRC?
Good point! :-)
Made in China. That’s all you need to know.
You’re essentially correct.
As someone who crossed the Pacific six times, (a two week journey) I would’ve appreciated more speed.
DC 10’s.
Cheers,
Jim
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