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Titanic II
« on: October 23, 2018, 07:24:32 PM »
Apparently someone is having a modernized version of the Titanic built. Not sure if I think that's a cool idea, or tempting Fate.

https://youtu.be/QhRPvYbNDNE
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2018, 07:59:31 PM »
I recall this idea had been floated (pun intended;  see what I did there?   :angel: ) about 20 years ago.   I thought the idea had died of lack of interest given the projected cost.


If they go ahead .... I hope they put enough lifeboats on this time.    Radar would help, too ......
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2018, 09:58:04 PM »
Quote from: TommyGunn on October 23, 2018, 07:59:31 PM
I recall this idea had been floated (pun intended;  see what I did there?   :angel: ) about 20 years ago.   I thought the idea had died of lack of interest given the projected cost.


If they go ahead .... I hope they put enough lifeboats on this time.    Radar would help, too ......

Apparently the two forward funnels (smokestacks) are dummies. Part way up in each one will be observation platforms, and the top of each will house radar blisters.

There's a semi-hidden lifeboat deck with 18 motorized lifeboats, each supposedly holding 250 people (!!). That's 4,500 people. The traditional-looking lifeboats on the upper boat deck are reproductions, for nostalgia/authenticity. Not sure if they'll be functional or not.
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« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2018, 12:38:10 AM »
How much are the steerage tickets?
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2018, 08:56:46 AM »
You know, I'm not superstitious, but this appears to be a terrible idea.  Or maybe I am ???
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2018, 10:45:21 AM »
Quote from: BTR on October 24, 2018, 08:56:46 AM
You know, I'm not superstitious, but this appears to be a terrible idea.  Or maybe I am ???

My sentiments exactly.

"You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger ..."

And you don't name a ship "Titanic."
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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2018, 10:48:23 AM »
Quote from: BTR on October 24, 2018, 08:56:46 AM
You know, I'm not superstitious, but this appears to be a terrible idea.  Or maybe I am ???

I was thinking we could give free passage to all the democrats in Congress on the maiden voyage....
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2018, 11:05:30 AM »
Quote from: BTR on October 24, 2018, 08:56:46 AM
You know, I'm not superstitious, but this appears to be a terrible idea.  Or maybe I am ???

As long as they don't call it unsinkable, I wouldn't be worried.

But if you do book passage on it, make sure you're not heir to a title of nobility, or a great manor house, or anything.
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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2018, 11:42:46 AM »
Bonus if they can convince Kate Winslet to join the maiden voyage. 
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2018, 11:47:08 AM »
Quote from: MechAg94 on October 24, 2018, 11:42:46 AM
Bonus if they can convince Kate Winslet to join the maiden voyage. 

And Leonardo DeCaprio.
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2018, 12:09:03 PM »
But I don't care about meeting him.   =)
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2018, 12:48:01 PM »
Quote from: fistful on October 24, 2018, 12:38:10 AM
How much are the steerage tickets?

Better learn to drink and play cards.
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2018, 12:55:15 PM »
Will it have 13 decks and launch on Friday the 13th?
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2018, 01:21:47 PM »
Given that it's launching from Dubai, I think its only hope of sinking is to hit a sand bar instead of an iceberg...
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2018, 02:08:46 PM »
Quote from: Amy Schumer on October 24, 2018, 10:48:23 AM
I was thinking we could give free passage to all the democrats in Congress on the maiden voyage....

But how can we arrange for an iceberg between the middle east and [formerly] Great Britain?
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Re: Titanic II
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2018, 03:15:08 PM »
Quote from: Hawkmoon on October 24, 2018, 02:08:46 PM
But how can we arrange for an iceberg between the middle east and [formerly] Great Britain?
They can tow some in just for the looks. 
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