Full-scale replica of the RMS Titanic is under construction in Sichuan Province China
A full-scale replica of the RMS Titanic is under construction in Sichuan Province, China. The project began in 2014 and is being built as part of a theme park attraction in Daying County. The replica measures 850 feet in length and 92 feet in width, identical to the original Titanic. It will be permanently docked on a reservoir and will not sail.
Over 23,000 tons of steel and several years of work have gone into the project, which is expected to include historically accurate details such as the dining room, door handles, and a functioning steam engine to simulate the experience of being aboard the original ship. The project is estimated to cost around one billion yuan ($150 million), and the replica is intended to attract tourists from around the world as a five-star hotel and museum experience.
Besides this Titanic II – Proposed by Clive PalmerAustralian billionaire Clive Palmer has proposed building a modern, seaworthy replica called Titanic II.Announced in 2012, the project has faced multiple delays due to financial and logistical challenges. As of March 2024, Palmer announced plans to commence construction in 2025, aiming for a maiden voyage in June 2027 from Southampton to New York, mirroring the original Titanic’s route.However, as of now, no shipyard has been officially contracted for the construction
