An Australian millionaire is crazy about the Titanic, so he’s going to build one just like it (but with radar for icebergs).

One of the first things billionaires do is buy a megayacht to enjoy the ocean with the comfort and luxury of a private five-star hotel. However, some of these millionaires take their aspirations to the extreme and instead of settling for a $500 million superyacht like Jeff Bezos, they aspire to build their own luxury cruise ship.

Australian billionaire Clive Palmer, a successful builder who made his fortune in the development of the Australian Gold Coast in the late 1980s and who increased his fortune thanks to nickel mines, always dreamed of traveling on the Titanic. Now, according to the publication Wire, Millionaire assures that he has enough money Enough to afford it, and he wants to realize his dream and build an exact replica of the “dream ship”… but with a state-of-the-art radar to avoid icebergs.

Titanic (II) will set sail once again

There is a saying in cinema that second parts are never good. For this reason, attempts to build a super-luxury cruise ship of Titanic’s stature were not repeated, especially due to the ship’s disastrous end on April 15, 1912.

However, millionaire Clive Palmer seems very much interested and motivated to realize his dream of seeing the magnificent ship at sea again. For this reason, the Australian tycoon dressed in his best clothes, and on March 13, he rented a room at the Sydney Opera House to announce his intention to build a replica of the famous ocean liner.

This is not the first time that Palmer has made public his intention to swim this gem of the ocean. In 2012, to mark the centenary of the famous shipwreck, the millionaire announced his plans to build a replica. In 2018 he tried again. Lack of investment appeared to be the main obstacle to its construction.

According to GuardianIt appears that Palmer’s financial situation has improved significantly since 2018, so he has restarted the project. “Now at last I have the resources needed to rebuild the Titanic, I can do it and I will do it. “It’s a lot more fun than sitting at home counting your money,” Palmer confirms.

A journey back in time in luxury cruising

As presented by the millionaire himself at the event Titanic II won’t just be a shipA time machine that will transport passengers to the golden age of transatlantic travel with the luxury and glamor of the early 20th century.

Palmer is the owner of Blue Star Line Cruise Line, which hopes to add this new property to its fleet, drawing on the nostalgia of luxury travel from the early 20th century. For this reason, the ship has been designed to be as detailed a replica as possible of the popular ocean liner, including the famous central staircase, crystal chandeliers, coffered ceilings and moldings in mahogany with mother-of-pearl inlays, and the casino. , the theater and function rooms are lavishly decorated with the original Titanic’s gold.

will be in a new ship 835 cabins including 383 first class, 201 second and 251 third of the original ocean liner design. The ship is designed to accommodate 2,435 passengers with dimensions of 254 meters length (length) and 32 meters breadth (width), a tribute to the design of the original Titanic, which had a length of 269 meters and a depth of 28 meters. . in width.

The iconic silhouette of the Titanic will also be repeated with four large smokestacks, although everything indicates that it will have a more efficient propulsion system based on a new generation of diesel engines. “We are bringing in some of the best designers in the world for cruise transportation to ensure that nothing is overlooked and that we have a specification that is far superior to the original Titanic,” the millionaire said.

Unlike its predecessor, Titanic II places unprecedented emphasis on safety, simulating the magnificent ship in detail in order to avoid its tragic end. Since it could not be otherwise, the new design will incorporate the latest technology in navigation systems, Making sure history doesn’t repeat itself, The system, which Magnate describes as “state-of-the-art technology of the 21st century”, removes any fear of icebergs.

Objective: To refloat Titanic after 112 years

The millionaire promoter of the project has set the launch date of Titanic (II) as June 2027. However, it has not yet been specified in which shipyard such a large construction can be carried out. It weighs approximately 56,000 tons and cost between 500 and 1,000 million dollars., A somewhat conservative figure, considering that some current cruise ships cost more than $2 billion to build and take an average of 30 months to complete.

according to calculation forbes, the wealthy Australian businessman has an estimated net worth of $4.3 billion, so, in theory, he can cover his investments. As he himself confirmed, “I have enough money to build the Titanic ten times over.” However, it has sought the backing of a group of investors specializing in cruises.

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