When the movie Titanic came out in December 1997 and huge hype started in the begining of 1998, I heard rumors that they were building a exact replica of the RMS Titanic for passenger use and it would be scheduled for her maiden voyage in the early 2000s, like 2002. Is this true, or was it just a rumor? I mean, while we’re at it, why not just re-build the Hindenburg for crying out loud?!
There are definitely plans to build a theme restaurant called Titanic II at Fishermans’ Wharf in SF, but at the moment they are simply plans.
We can only hope that the plans will be canceled; though this would seem to be a fairly bright hope in light of the recent election. Of two competing ballot measures on city development, the one backed by developers & da mayor went to defeat, while the one which limited growth succeeded.
I seem to have misplaced the article but Carnival or some of ther cruise line is indeed making a ship to rival the size of the titanic. (not a repolica but a bigger ship).
I believe most cruise ships later on were at least SOMEWHAT bigger.
Actually, it would be pretty stupid, not to mention creepy to build ANOTHER Titanic…
Hee hee. One of our local amusement centers (mini-golf, pinball, go-carts, etc.) has a giant inflatable Titanic, tipped on end so it appears to be sinking - it’s a SLIDE!
“Hey kids! Let’s pretend we’re plunging to our deaths! Yippee!”
One wonders how realistic (=tacky) this Titanic II will be.
Will the bar will serve drinks call icebergs with, instead of umbrellas, little plastic ships that float with bow submerged and stern in the air?
And will the highlight of the day be the Lifeboat Drill with insufficient number of places in the boats? And will those too slow to get in a boat will be entertained by the daily Deckchair Rearrangement accompanied, of course, by the band playing Nearer My God to Thee?