The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 has always fascinated people, and its popularity only increased after the blockbuster movie came out in the '90s.
For the record, I saw Titanic four times in the theater and still tense up as though I need to change to the next VHS tape right before Cal hits Rose even though I upgraded to DVDs nearly two decades ago.
Part of what's made the accident stick out in history is how much of it could have been avoided if hubris hadn't been the main fuel behind the entire event.
"Unsinkable," "fastest ship ever," etc.
And then they decided that they had to prove it, which still wouldn't have resulted in as bad a disaster if the White Star Line had, you know, planned properly for emergencies.
Because, yes, Titanic II is planned for a 2022 launch, following the exact same route as the original. It'll also be as close to identical as it can be while being, you know, safe.
Technically, the project was first announced in 2012, but not much had been completed besides the planning stage before money troubles shut it down in 2015.
It's apparently back on track now, though.
This is the third financial delay for the project and communication about progress is pretty much non-existent.
Though their technical specs video has plenty of 3D models, there's no actual footage.
The actors appear to be floating in empty space on the CGI backdrop and this guy in the Smoking Room is wearing the worst fake moustache this side of Party City.
I did the math and 18 lifeboats holding 250 each is 4,500 people. That's about double the number the ship supports, so yay!
Assuming they fill the boats to capacity, of course.
If the ship is ever actually completed, would you be willing to risk its maiden voyage just to say you did?
I don't think I'd have the nerve.
