"Titanic II": the Chinese will build a ship that will sail again

Blue Star Line, which is owned by Australian businessman and politician Clive Palmer, is building the Titanic II, a replica of the ship that tragically sank in 1912 and killed more than 1,500 people. The new ship will be built in China and will sail in 2018 from China's CSC Jinling Shipyard in Dubai. "Titanic II" will be 4 meters wider than its predecessor, but the length, height and weight will remain the same. In addition, the ship will meet all modern safety requirements, the interior will be made of modern materials.

2435 passengers and 900 crew members will be located in 840 cabins of three classes. Although the final cost of construction is unknown, it is estimated that it will be between 300 and 400 million pounds. By the way, the Blue Star Line company said that there will be enough lifeboats on the new liner for everyone.

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The infamous Titanic in Belfast in 1912.

The original Titanic was the largest ship in the world.

The main staircase of the new liner.

And the main staircase of the Titanic, which could only be used by first-class passengers.

Smoking room on the Titanic II.

The smoking rooms of the first class were a place where only men congregated, like in the best gentlemen's clubs in London.

Cafe Parisien will also be on a replica of the famous liner.

The Café Parisien on the Titanic was made for first-class passengers, with a look and feel that only the streets of Paris had.

The small pool on the Titanic was filled with sea water.

Swimming pool on a modern liner.

First class cabins were finished with the finest woods.

Cabin on the Titanic II.

Dining room on the new liner.

The hall was made in the same style as on the Titanic - in the style of Jacob.

Dining room for third class passengers.

On the Titanic, the menu changed every day.

Second-class cabins on the Titanic had a wardrobe, mahogany bunk beds, and a sofa.

On the Titanic II, some elements for the historical atmosphere will be preserved, but they will not have any functionality.

On the Titanic II, they will completely recreate the Marconi room, which housed an internal messaging system that allowed passengers to communicate with each other.

Turkish baths on the new liner.

Despite the fully modern equipment, the Titanic II's gym will have early 20th century exercise equipment.

First class cabin.

Elevators will be spacious and even with a sofa.

A modern ship will have only one pool.

The command bridge of the Titanic II.

Dining room for third class passengers.

Cabin for second class passengers.

This is what the Titanic II will look like in 2018.