The sinking of the RMS Titanic is quite possibly the most well-known shipwreck of all time. Famed for her size and speed the Titanic was the largest ship afloat at the time and said to be an unsinkable vessel. But her fate was a tragic one and she would not even complete her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York.
On April 15th, 1912 the Titanic sunk after a side collision with an iceberg. Out of the 2,224 passengers, more than 1,500 people perished making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters to date.
The Titanic was inspirational in the design, technology, stealth, and size. The incredible amount of intricate detail still can be seen amongst the wreckage that was discovered many years later. It was said to be a ship unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. Without even completing a single voyage she was lost to the world and the story would continue to pluck at the human imagination.
For those who always wondered what it would have been like to sail aboard the Titanic, their chance could be just around the corner on the Titanic II.
Construction has begun on a remake of the original Titanic and it looks to be a spectacular combination of the old ways and today’s technologies. The build began in 2012 but ran into financing issues. Funding being restored, the Titanic II is booked to set sail in 2022 and complete the original voyage of its predecessor the Titanic. While adjustments have been made to upgrade the ship’s technological, safety and structural features, the Titanic II will stick as close to the original layout of the ship as possible.
Titanic II will be 883 ft long and will hold a total of 2,435 passengers and 427 crew. Like the original, Titanic II will have first, second and third class accommodations by price. There will be smoking rooms, cafes, restaurants, a shopping area, casino, theatre and even a hospital on board. There is also a state of the art exercise facility, pool and Turkish bath for guest use.
The smokestacks have been upgraded to now include viewing decks and state of the art radar and navigation equipment.
For those who are scared of a repeat from the original where there were not enough lifeboats, you can rest assured that has been corrected for the Titanic II. There are 18 motor driven lifeboats that are completely enclosed to avoid exposure if use is required. Each lifeboat holds up to 250 people, bringing capacity well over the total number of people aboard.
Whether you want to experience some of the original or see her new and improved, you can now set sail on one of the greatest ships they say was ever built.
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Source: WGN TV
