The Titanic Is Being REBUILT!!

I seriously thought this was a Joke at first..but, the rumors are TRUE.

In 'April 14, 1912', the RMS Titanic of the White Star Line
struck an Iceberg and SANK somewhere in the Atlantic, taking 1500+ Lives with her.

at first, People thought they could raise the wreck from the dephs

NOW..somebody is a attempting to REBUILD The Titanic.

I know it sounds like the plot of some movie.
but, this is actually something that's REALLY happening.

apparently, an Australian billionair named Clive Palmer
is constructing "Titanic II" as a flahship for his 'Blue Star Line' company.

he first announced his plans in April 2012.
and, expects the ship to set sail on It's maiden voyage sometime in 2016.

Titanic II will be built to be a NEAR Exact replica of teh original ship.

and, by "near", I mean some obvious changes are being made to this ship.
so that what happened 104 years ago DOES NOT happen again.

the changes are as listed..

. Greater beam for enhanced stability

. Welded, not riveted, hull

. Reduced draught

. Bulbous bow for higher fuel efficiency, although moderately sized compared to modern ships

.Stabilisers to reduce roll

.Diesel-electric propulsion system with four diesel generating sets providing power for three azimuth thrusters
 to replace the original coal-fired boilers, steam engines and steam turbine, as well as the rudder[

.An additional 'safety deck' between C and D decks for modern lifeboats and marine evacuation systems
 with the boat deck housing replicas of the original lifeboats.

 Space for the deck has been made by lowering decks D and below by 2.8 metres
 and, for the taller centre section of the safety deck, which houses the lifeboats
 by raising the superstructure by 1.3 metres.

 In spite of the reduced draft, space has been made for the lowered decks
 by removing the orlop deck, which mainly housed the boilers.

.New 'escape staircases' in addition to the original staircases
 housed in the redundant boiler exhaust uptakes.

.Viewing decks in the redundant first two funnels.

.No sheer or camber, unlike the original.
 Pronounced sheer was a cosmetic feature of ocean liners, intended to add a graceful appearance to the ship
 but made construction more difficult and therefore costly.

 Renderings released in February 2013 show an upwards rake added to C Deck at the bow and stern
 to give a superficial appearance of sheer, although an inauthentic wedge-shaped gap
 has had to be added between C and D decks in these areas to produce this effect.

.A higher bridge relative to the bow, as the superstructure has been raised by 1.3 metres
 by the centre section of the safety deck, and also by the removal of the sheer.

 This negates the requirement on the original Titanic for lookouts.

.An overall increase in the height of the ship.

My personal opinion of this is mixed at best.

On one hand, I can understand why so many would want to "bring back" the Titanic (it IS a very famous ship, afterall)
so, I can probably understand WHY this guy would do such a thing.

Especially since scientist predict the the original wreck won't last for very much longer.
and, in several decades..it may rust away, Degrade into nothing.

and, I can imagine plenty would want to tour the ship if he's been THAT accurate in it's design.

On another hand, It seems rather risky to build ANOTHER Titanic.
and, have it put into service, even lauching it on the SAME Route as the original (from Southhampton-to-New York)

I can't imagine very many people will cut in line for Titanic II's FIRST trip.
(I mean..would YOU want to be on a Ship called "Titanic?!")

and, quite a few people hace criticized him rebuilding the Titanic as well.

The Cunard Line (the company that the former White Star Line merged with) has stated..

 "We have always been very mindful, and very respectful of such a tragic event
  and, don't think that building a replica or a 'II' is appropriate."

I wish I could say I agree with them.
but, I am sure moste felt the same way about The World Trade Center/Twin Towers after 9/11

how some felt the ruins should be left alone.
while OTHERS prefered the Towers (or, "Tower" in the case) be rebuilt.
(and, for those who are wonder: 'I' was one of those who wanted to see the Towers rebuilt.
 and, was plenty happy when I heard of the finishing of the 'One World Trade Center' AKA "Freedom Tower")

I certainly do hope this guy did his homework.
We certainly wouldn't want to have TWO Ships called Titanic sinking (that's be Tragic, AND Confusing)

My advice to Mr. Palmer: "Do NOT call your Titanic "Unsinkable"
                          you're just ASKING for trouble by saying that."

I dunno..

For Me, i'm stepping In-and-Out the door on this one.

What's YOUR Opinion on this??

Is "Titanic II" is Good Idea??
or, just another Disaster waiting to happen all over again.

                                                                                                            ---MetroXLR99/Metron99