This must have knocked around for over twenty years and the man behind this recent drive has struggled to gain traction for a while now but seems to have finally gotten what he wanted.
Launching in 2018 for its maiden voyage, a replica of the Titanic is to be built and put into service. Specifics into funding aren't available but it seems as is some form of Dubai and Chinese investment is involved and the maiden voyage will (PR shoot and a miss) be from Eastern China to Dubai.
The new ship will however have some design differences to account for modern maritime law. It will be welded together, be around 4 feet wider, and be equipped with all required safety apparatus. To the casual observer however, the Titanic will be taking to the waves once more.
Would you book yourself on to a cruise on the ship or is a project such as this in too much poor taste?
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