We’ve all heard the
phrase “History tends to repeat itself”, but how does the meaning of that
phrase change when we enable certain events to happen again. Throughout the
course of time we as humans have been fascinated with the past. We’ve embarked
on journeys to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations. We’ve even
reenacted crucial wars that have divided us into the nations we are in today,
but when does this fascination turn into blind obsession? By 2018, Titanic II
is planned to set sail on her maiden voyage. Almost everyone is familiar with
the story of the ill-fated ship without enough lifeboats to accompany the
amount of passengers that sank after hitting an iceberg over 100 years ago. This
tragedy took the lives of over 1,500+ people and changed seafaring laws
forever. Titanic II will be constructed to pay homage towards the original
doomed liner and her passengers says Clive Palmer, the Australian billionaire
behind the build. Palmer and his shipping company, the Blue Star Line, promise
to “have every modern amenity along with 21st century technology and the latest
navigation systems while still maintaining and overall Edwardian feel”. More importantly
there will be enough lifeboats for every passenger on board. It has also been
announced that the Titanic II will take the same route as her predecessor, sailing
from England to New York (hopefully.) Upon my own research, I discovered that
expected value prices for one first class ticket could be anywhere around
$1,000,000! This sum of money has been generated by the large fan base that
want to guarantee themselves a room. With the 882.5-foot-long ship not even
under construction yet, the demand has already skyrocketed. It’s clear to see Titanic
II isn’t for the superstitious (or middle class for that matter), but what you
think? Would you dare take the voyage of the most infamous ship given the
chance?
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