New hopes for Titanic II as billionaire revives plans for £500m replica of doomed ship

A billionaire has revived hopes for Titanic II with plans for a £500 million replica of the sunken ship

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The new version is set to have the same interiors and cabin layout as the original vessel and come complete with a ballroom, swimming pool and Turkish baths

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The project will be spearheaded by Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer, who vowed the ship will be “far, far superior than the original”

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But just like the original, the maiden voyage will be from Southampton to New York - and is set for June, 2027

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Plans were first launched by the billionaire through his shipping company, Blue Star Line, in 2012, before a second attempt in 2018 was scuppered by Covid

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Palmer's idea to take a step back in time will see ship guests encouraged to dress for the 1900s, including the original ticket options for first, second and third-class passengers

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Extra safety measures and better preparation can be expected to ensure there will be no repeat of the original disaster

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