Clive Palmer’s official ‘Blue Star Line’ has been updated for a second time, since his March 2024 press conference. This is where he re-launched the Titanic II project. This time it is a much more comprehensive update. http://www.bluestarline.com.au Previously, there was six years of silence, as the web site last featured an update on December … More Blue Star Line Web Site Updated (With Errors!)
A look at more technical and design aspects of Clive Palmer’s Titanic II ship, due to enter service in 2027: The Safety Deck, Engines, Propellers & Life Boats. Malcolm . . . .
For many years, it has looked as if Clive Palmer wasn’t going to build one replica Titanic. However, much to the surprise of the nay-sayers (the unfaithful) he announced at a press conference, on March the 13th, 2024, that he expected his Titanic II to enter service in 2027. However, if you listen to Clive’s … More Is Palmer Building 2 or 3 Replica Titanic’s?
Dear Reader, We’re excited to announce the upcoming feature film “UNSINKABLE: Titanic Untold” is coming to theatres soon! The film follows the never before told story of the aftermath of the world’s most famous maritime disaster, the Titanic’s tragic maiden voyage. Led by Senator William Alden Smith, the US Senate rushes to convene an inquiry … More “Unsinkable”: New Titanic Movie Review
One of the last great Ocean Liners, the SS United States, has been rusting away at a dock in Philadelphia, since 1996. The United States was built between 1950 and 1951 for the United States Lines. The ship is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States. She was also the fastest ocean liner to cross the … More The Last Great Ocean Liner
The controversial door from James Cameron’s “Titanic” was officially sold at the Treasures From Planet Hollywood auction last week for a whopping $718,750. According to Heritage Auctions, the prop was the most bid-upon item despite being surrounded by other iconic pieces of Hollywood’s legacy. Not being able to sustain the weight of both people, Jack elects to stay … More Titanic Movie Prop Sold For $718,750.
Rolling Stone, March 2024, By Miles KLee Billionaire Says His Long-Delayed ‘Titanic II’ Ship Will Be Antidote to ‘Woke’ Politics Full Clive Palmer ‘Rolling Stone’ interview – HERE
March 2024: Mining tycoon Clive Palmer, has just turned 70. He hosted a lavish party onboard his $40m luxury yacht “Australia”. Palmer is quoted as saying: “Every day above ground is a good day”. Please see the “short” video below. Malcolm In November, 2023, Clive Palmer’s luxurious yacht “Australia” ran aground off Singapore. Please see … More Palmer: “Every day above ground is a good day”
Right from the very outset of the Titanic II project, in 2012, Billionaire Clive Palmer stated that his vessel, a replica of the original 1912 RMS Titanic, would be built in China’s Jinling shipyard. Palmer had very good business relation with the Chinese at the time although this may have soured. Jinling had built cargo … More Titanic II Will NOT Be “Made In China”
Many of us dream about the idea of cruising onboard a replica Titanic. Titanic II will fulfil that dream. However, how much will the fare be, when she enters service in 2027? Could we even afford to go on the maiden crossing to New York? Please see the video below. Malcolm (Below) Ticket Auction: https://youtube.com/shorts/kVKCzqTBGjg … More Titanic II: How Much Will The Fare Be?
Clive Palmer held a very significant Press Conference on the 13 March, 2024, at the Sydney Opera House, Australia. This is where Mr. Palmer confirmed that his Titanic II project was back on. This was the first real information about the project, after six years of ‘silence’. This lead to much speculation from the unfaithful, … More Titanic II: Building Contract 2024. Ship Enters Service 2027
A look at technical and design aspects of Clive Palmer’s replica Titanic, called Titanic II: The Grand Staircase, Funnels & Cabins. Malcolm . . . ..
You all know about Clive Palmer’s “Titanic II” project. However, have you heard of “Palmer Pictures”, his movie project? Few people have. Watch on… . . . . . .
29 January 2024: The world’s biggest cruise ship has now set sail from Miami, Florida, beginning her maiden cruise season. It’s almost impossible to compare the world’s most famous ship, the 1912 Titanic, (famous for all the wrong reasons) with today’s biggest ever cruise ship: Royal Caribbean’s ‘Icon of the seas’. However, I like to … More Todays Titanic: ‘Icon of the Seas’ Sets Sail
Work on the Chinese “Romandisea” replica Titanic has completely stopped. The vessel has been rusting away in China, for a few years now. Remember, it was NEVER going to be a real working ship, but a full-sized theme park attraction, in China. (Not to be confused with Clive Palmer’s Titanic II). Romandisea should have been … More The Chinese Titanic Rust Bucket
Sadly, the mastermind behind the Titan project, Joseph Ricker, aged 55, of Dallas, Texas, passed away in June , 2023. His vision, was to build the world’s largest, longest, and fastest ocean liner, at 165,000 gross tonnes, carrying 2,800 passengers. Her top speed would be a record breaking 45 knots. She would be registered and flagged … More The End of a Concept
Did you know that there were plans to build a replica Titanic in Las Vegas? This would have been a hotel, casino and general tourist attraction. Ironically, the original RMS Titanic did not even have a casino onboard, but hey this is Las Vegas! (Although Titanic II will). So what ever happened to the Las … More The Las Vegas Titanic
2024: Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is now in her second decade of operation. However, she is still the only modern Ocean liner, that has been specifically build for the Transatlantic run between Southampton and New York (until the Titanic II enters service). So much was written about the Queen Mary 2, even before her first keel … More QM2: 20 Years Old But The Only New Ocean Liner
Readers should all know about Clive Palmer’s Titanic II project. You may also know about the Romandisea project: the Chinese theme park, Titanic replica. You may have even heard about the SS Titan concept? However, have you heard about the South African Titanic? South African entrepreneur, Sarel Gous, proposed building a replica Titanic in 1998. … More The South African Titanic
Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today the appointment of V.Ships Leisure as the official ship management services partner for Titanic II. “As one of the world’s largest suppliers of management and outsourcing services to the maritime leisure industry, it is a delight to have them on board for this historic project.”, Mr Palmer … More “V.Ships Leisure” On-board For Titanic II
Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today that leading international marine classification society, Lloyd’s Register, had committed to the Titanic II project. “We are very pleased to announce that Lloyd’s Register will once again be working on Titanic II, joining a strong global team bringing the magnificent replica ship to life”. “Blue Star Line … More Lloyd’s Register Commits To Titanic II
Below is the 2013 official ‘Blue Star Line’ Titanic II promo video, which launched Clive Palmer’s Titanic II project. Below are Clive Palmer’s original 2013 Titanic II ‘Global Launch’ press conferences: Below: New York, 2013 (Parts 1) Below: New York ( Part 2) Below: The Ritz, London, 2013 (Part 1) Below: The Ritz, London, (Part … More Titanic II – The Ship Where Dreams Will Come True
Blue Star Line is pleased to announce that world leading marine architecture and interior design company Tillberg Design of Sweden will once again be working on Titanic II. Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer, said Tillberg was the perfect choice to bring the grand vision of Titanic II to life. “We are very fortunate to … More Tillberg Design To Recommence Work On Titanic II
Global ship design firm Deltamarin onboard for Titanic II Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announced today that Finnish-based ship design and marine engineering company Deltamarin had committed to the Titanic II project. “We are delighted to announce that Deltamarin – one of the world’s leading ship design companies – will once again be working … More Titanic II: Deltamarin On-board Again
Blue Star Line Chairman Clive Palmer has announced the appointment of legal and business executive Baljeet Singh as Global Project Director of Titanic II. A qualified lawyer, Ms Singh already has extensive experience with Titanic II, serving as the project’s director with Blue Star Line from 2012 to 2015. Her past work on the project … More Titanic II Global Director Appointed
Australian Billionaire, Clive Palmer, has resurrected his plan to build a replica of the ill-fated Titanic. Mr Palmer, released a statement in September 2018, as chairman of Blue Star Line, saying the company had recommenced work to build Titanic II to operate on the London to New York route. Mr Palmer said work on the … More Titanic ll European Chief Appointed
Text Blue Star Line, April 2024 Clive Palmer’s vision is to not only build a ship, but rebuild a legend that has captivated millions of people for over a century. Central to this vision is an authentic passenger experience that recreates life aboard the most famous passenger liner in history. In 2012, the year of … More The Blue Star line
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