titanic II by blue star line set to embark in 2016 image courtesy blue star line
australian businessman clive palmer unveiled plans to introduce the ‘titanic II’ by blue star line, a re-construction of the original luxury ship which sunk in 1912 after colliding with an ice-berg in the north-atlantic ocean. the developmentof the new cruise-liner will provide users the opportunity to experience the edwardian period of ocean liner travel across the sea on a maiden voyage from southampton to new york in 2016.
the project aims to showcase and highlight artisan skill, creativity and dexterity, which to this day hasn’t been acknowledged due to the vessel’s limited service. constructed in memory of the heroic people who sadly passed away and survived the tragedy, the new ship will have a welded hull, diesel power generation, bow thrusters for increased maneuverability and a new hull form below the waterline providing greater stability and fuel efficiencies. the architecture comprises of 10 principle steel decks with state-of-the-art 21st century technology, latest navigation and safety systems, with construction to take place at CSC jinling shipyard in china.
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grand staircase domeimage courtesy blue star line
originally styled elevator liftsimage courtesy blue star line
originally styled elevator lifts with hallway viewimage courtesy blue star line
cafe parisienimage courtesy blue star line
1st class cabinimage courtesy blue star line
1st class dining roomimage courtesy blue star line
3rd class cabinimage courtesy blue star line
3rd class dining roomimage courtesy blue star line
smoking roomimage courtesy blue star line
turkish bathimage courtesy blue star line
swimming poolimage courtesy blue star line
squash courtimage courtesy blue star line
gym facilitiesimage courtesy blue star line
radio roomimage courtesy blue star line
bridge wheel houseimage courtesy blue star line
