They are planning a Titanic II

B777Forevar · Jul 19, 2012, 01:14 AM

Looks like history might be repeating itself once more.

http://www.bluestarline.com.au/media-20120717.html

http://news.yahoo.com/titanic-ii-saf...051013460.html

MacNut · Jul 19, 2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B777Forevar

Looks like history might be repeating itself once more.

http://www.bluestarline.com.au/media-20120717.html

http://news.yahoo.com/titanic-ii-saf...051013460.html

I thought James Cameron was making a sequel.

RKO · Jul 19, 2012, 01:45 AM

I wonder if they'll be passing any icebergs at night on her maiden voyage for old times sake?

MacNut · Jul 19, 2012, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKO

I wonder if they'll be passing any icebergs at night on her maiden voyage for old times sake?

Well I would imagine the new ship would be unsinkable so it should not be a problem.

RKO · Jul 19, 2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

Well I would imagine the new ship would be unsinkable so it should not be a problem.

That's what they said last time!

MacNut · Jul 19, 2012, 01:52 AM

I wonder if Carnival which owns the White Star Line name would approve of a Titanic 2.

Chundles · Jul 19, 2012, 02:01 AM

Any story about this requires the originator of the plan to be referred to as:

"Whack-a-doo Mining Magnate, Clive Palmer".

Here are his original plans:

MacNut · Jul 19, 2012, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chundles

Any story about this requires the originator of the plan to be referred to as:

"Whack-a-doo Mining Magnate, Clive Palmer".

Here are his original plans:

I agree, even if this guy is worth billions I don't see how this idea pans out. It just seems way to far fetched and legally impossible.

quasinormal · Jul 19, 2012, 03:43 AM

I was worried about this attracting the attention of the oversea's media. As Chundles suggests, this guy is an absolute nutcase and an embarrassment to Australia.

He claimed recently that the CIA was secretly funding green political groups.

Quote:

Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer has accused the Australian Greens of being in cahoots with a "foreign power" and the CIA to eat away at Australia's economic advantage.

But he denies he is a conspiracy theorist.

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news...320-1vhmm.html

aarond12 · Jul 19, 2012, 09:16 AM

The best part is that this "Titanic II" is being built IN CHINA! Yes, the country that sunk its newest cruise ship DURING ITS LAUNCH!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaciNux2Hk

marcusj0015 · Jul 19, 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

I thought James Cameron was making a sequel.

Lol so did I. and now I'm even more concerned for Titanic II.

steve2112 · Jul 19, 2012, 10:42 AM

Titanic II: Electric Boogaloo

GoreVidal · Jul 19, 2012, 10:55 AM

Now now, don't be silly. It took us a hundred years, but we finally managed to melt all the icebergs!

chown33 · Jul 19, 2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoreVidal

Now now, don't be silly. It took us a hundred years, but we finally managed to melt all the icebergs!

Iceberg twice Manhattan's size breaks off Greenland glacier.

roadbloc · Jul 19, 2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

I thought James Cameron was making a sequel.

It's already happened unfortunately.

APlotdevice · Jul 19, 2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

I thought James Cameron was making a sequel.

I don't know which would be worse.

B777Forevar · Jul 19, 2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadbloc

It's already happened unfortunately.

Good lord....

For some reason though, I wanna watch it

avro707 · Jul 19, 2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B777Forevar

Looks like history might be repeating itself once more.

http://www.bluestarline.com.au/media-20120717.html

http://news.yahoo.com/titanic-ii-saf...051013460.html

I'll believe it when I see it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacNut

I wonder if Carnival which owns the White Star Line name would approve of a Titanic 2.

If they don't approve, they'll probably just be bought out by the aforementioned tycoon. There is one thing about these mining-tycoons, they get what they want - and you don't dare get in their way. They have money to spare!

Quote:

Originally Posted by quasinormal

I was worried about this attracting the attention of the oversea's media. As Chundles suggests, this guy is an absolute nutcase and an embarrassment to Australia.

He claimed recently that the CIA was secretly funding green political groups.

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news...320-1vhmm.html

But he supports the conservative side of politics, so he can't be an embarrassment to the country.

golf1410 · Jul 19, 2012, 07:35 PM

They should have a laser gun to melt icebergs by now.
Wonder, if Rose and Jack stand at the tail of the deck instead of the front deck, that will be awesome.
Jack!!!! I am flying backward.

malman89 · Jul 19, 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RKO

I wonder if they'll be passing any icebergs at night on her maiden voyage for old times sake?

I hope so. Hope it ends up being one of the greatest mass Darwin Awards ever to be on that ship.

roadbloc · Jul 20, 2012, 02:37 AM

So then.... who's buying a ticket?

iJohnHenry · Jul 20, 2012, 07:03 AM

Buying??

I'd be willing to offer myself up as a Guinea pig, but that's it.

And I will require transport and lodgings as well.

Thomas Veil · Jul 20, 2012, 08:58 AM

Am I the only one who thinks this guy is crazy like a fox?

I mean, James Cameron has already given him all the free publicity he could possibly want. This guy makes it an authentic, early 20th century ride (with a few modern amenities, of course), and people will travel on it for a chance to capture the (real or imagined) romance of the era.

Politically this guy may be a nutcase, but I can see this working.

The only surprise is that Cameron didn't come up with the idea himself.

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve2112

Titanic II: Electric Boogaloo

Okay, that made me laugh.

ravenvii · Jul 21, 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B777Forevar

Good lord....

For some reason though, I wanna watch it

Indeed. A tsunami faster than the speed of sound? -_-

macquariumguy · Jul 23, 2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravenvii

Indeed. A tsunami faster than the speed of sound? -_-

Not impossible.

Jul 19, 2012, 01:14 AM	#1
B777Forevar macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago, IL	They are planning a Titanic II Looks like history might be repeating itself once more. http://www.bluestarline.com.au/media-20120717.html http://news.yahoo.com/titanic-ii-saf...051013460.html __________________ last.fm
	0

Jul 19, 2012, 02:01 AM	#7
Chundles macrumors G4 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Gong, Australia	Any story about this requires the originator of the plan to be referred to as: "Whack-a-doo Mining Magnate, Clive Palmer". Here are his original plans: Attached Thumbnails __________________ This is going straight to the Pool Room
	0

Jul 19, 2012, 09:16 AM	#10
aarond12 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX USA	The best part is that this "Titanic II" is being built IN CHINA! Yes, the country that sunk its newest cruise ship DURING ITS LAUNCH! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaciNux2Hk __________________ Voted "Most likely to start his own cult" by my high school class.
	4

Jul 19, 2012, 10:42 AM	#12
steve2112 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of Lyra, Northwest of Pegasus	Titanic II: Electric Boogaloo __________________ He's wise enough to win the world, but fool enough to lose it.
	4

Jul 20, 2012, 02:37 AM	#21
roadbloc macrumors 603 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK	So then.... who's buying a ticket? __________________ Roadbloc
	2

Jul 19, 2012, 01:45 AM	#3
RKO Contributor Join Date: Oct 2008	I wonder if they'll be passing any icebergs at night on her maiden voyage for old times sake?
	7

Jul 19, 2012, 01:52 AM	#6
MacNut macrumors P6 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CT	I wonder if Carnival which owns the White Star Line name would approve of a Titanic 2.
	0

Jul 19, 2012, 10:55 AM	#13
GoreVidal Banned Join Date: Jun 2011	Now now, don't be silly. It took us a hundred years, but we finally managed to melt all the icebergs!
	1

Jul 19, 2012, 07:35 PM	#19
golf1410 macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA	They should have a laser gun to melt icebergs by now. Wonder, if Rose and Jack stand at the tail of the deck instead of the front deck, that will be awesome. Jack!!!! I am flying backward.
	1

Jul 20, 2012, 07:03 AM	#22
iJohnHenry macrumors P6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I was never here. Remember that!!	Buying?? I'd be willing to offer myself up as a Guinea pig, but that's it. And I will require transport and lodgings as well. __________________ Never argue with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode