# Titanic II? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [November 17, 2000, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665 "2000-11-17T21:53:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Anake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@Anake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anake)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/1 "2000-11-17T21:53:09Z")
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?! From, Anake ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/2 "2000-11-17T22:00:02Z")
The most I have heard is that some company is going to build a Titanic shaped hotel in the San Francisco Bay. ---
**Author:** ![Anake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@Anake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anake)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/3 "2000-11-17T22:09:20Z")
I also heard that, but I heard it was a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. From, Anake ---
**Author:** ![panamajack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/47e85d/32.png) [@panamajack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panamajack)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/4 "2000-11-17T22:23:02Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![BurnMeUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/5 "2000-11-17T23:04:05Z")
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). ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/6 "2000-11-17T23:18:34Z")
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… ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2000, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/7 "2000-11-17T23:28:12Z")
Oh, thank God. When I read the title to the thread, I thought that they were making a sequal to “Titanic”. That would be too much for me to take. “Titanic II: The ship has sunk, but the adventure continues” ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/8 "2000-11-18T02:26:24Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Jester \* > \*\*Oh, thank God. When I read the title to the thread, I thought that they were making a sequal to “Titanic”. That would be too much for me to take. > > “Titanic II: The ship has sunk, but the adventure continues” \*\* Two hours of wreckage sinking to the bottom… ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/9 "2000-11-18T02:28:26Z")
> [@](#): > > Oh, thank God. When I read the title to the thread, I thought that they were making a sequal to “Titanic”. That would be too much for me to take. > > ``` > "Titanic II: The ship has sunk, but the adventure continues" > > ``` Remember that the Titanic arrived in Ghostbusters II, that would probably be where they start. ---
**Author:** ![aseymayo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@aseymayo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aseymayo)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/10 "2000-11-18T06:02:52Z")
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!” ---
**Author:** ![Groundskeeper\_Willie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Groundskeeper\_Willie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Groundskeeper_Willie)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2000, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/11 "2000-11-18T15:58:37Z")
I believe that [this](http://www.nireland.com/uts/Titanic2.html) is what you are referring to. Here are some quotes from the site. > [@](#): > > At this stage it is hoped that the vessel will be built in Harland & Wolff’s Belfast yard, as in terms of historical continuity and authenticity it is the perfect choice. > [@](#): > > It is hoped that construction will begin in the autumn of 2002, with the Titanic II leaving Belfast to prepare for its maiden voyage in Spring 2005. > [@](#): > > At this stage the design parameters for the new vessel are still under discussion. What is certain is that Titanic II will be larger and more luxurious than the original liner, and possibly larger than the proposed Queen Mary II. It will have the distinctive profile of Titanic, and will incorporate recreations of key areas onboard the original vessel, including Grand Staircases fore and aft, Smoking Room, First Class Lounge, Veranda and Palm Court Cafes, Cafe Parisian, First Class Dining Saloon and First Class Reception Room. Note that the Queen Mary II referred to is a 150 000 ton cruise ship being build for Cunard. Bill ---
**Author:** ![dtilque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d6d6ee/32.png) [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2000, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/12 "2000-11-19T21:54:30Z")
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_? ---
**Author:** ![Jester](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jester/32/8223_2.png) [@Jester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jester)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2000, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/titanic-ii/41665/13 "2000-11-20T03:19:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by adam yax \* > \*\* > Two hours of wreckage sinking to the bottom… \*\* Or just Leo’s corpse. On second thought, that might actually be pretty entertaining.