Titanic 2

Leah, I find that Michael has a very vivid and creative imagination. Simply because it doesn't run in the same direction as your's doesn't mean it doesn't exist, and it's not really helpful to making your point to make derogatory personal remarks. Michael can approach problem solving in an imaginative, innovative way - he can envision various scenarios and project himself into them. I've even known him to indulge in a bit of creative writing from time to time. There are dreams and there are pipe dreams...it helps to know the difference. No one will stop you posting about your 'dreams', however outre they are, but you will find that if you do so people will tend to respond. This is a messageboard, and it thrives on dialogue. People aren't attacking you personally - they are looking at concepts, and agreeing or disagreeing with opinions, observations etc.
 
Michael, I feel I have to apoligise. I've singled you out somehoe and got mad at you for a silly reason. I'm very sorry. I respect your thoughts about this matter, and after all this I'm embarassed I didn't make that clear earlier. And for that I'm very sorry. I PROMISE I'm gonna stop giving you a hard time. lol. Email me sometime if ya want! Ur a cool guy. -Leah Astor
 
Inger, You are completely right. Michael: Again, I'm VERY sorry. This is kinda a new thing for me tho, (the message board deal) so I'm not used to it. SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Leah Astor
 
'Sno worries, Leah - it can take a while to get used to interacting on a messageboard. It tends to be a fairly spontaneous means of expression, but we lose voice and facial inflection and expression, so it can be difficult to interpret the tone of what someone is saying. We all slip up sometimes and misread a person's intention.
 
I agree completely! lol. And its also hard for the reason, that its not like an instant messanger, but instead of talking to one person, your talking to whoever wants to read and espond. Thats cool for somethings, but it makes it hard. lol Thanx 4 4giving me Inger! I hope Michael does too....After all I was practically a "bad person" (to keep this g rated), to him espically. L8r!
 
Fair enough Leah.
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FWIW, I wouldn't mind seeing a replica of the ship built one bit. I just don't see it happening because of the economics and and those pesky SOLAS regulations. It'll take somebody with vision, a talant for making things happen, and a lot of money to get it done.

Unfortunately, the blokes documented in This Website Which Jerry Offered Up don't appear to have what it takes. To be very blunt, I doubt that they even intended to. Smart money is their offices's were a letter drop and once they had somebody's money, they were gone befor the police caught up with them. (Read that to mean "fraud.")

A damned shame too. I have a hunch that one of these days, some smart laddie or lassie is going to find some way to get past the bureaucrats and make this happen for the sake of historical research. This sort of history will make it very difficult for them to raise the money they need.
 
Leah,
This is a public forum designed to allow people to discuss any and all topics regarding Titanic. You are freely entitled to express your opinions and ideas. Please do not stop posting just because certain members disagree with your ideas. You can learn a lot here, so don't give up. I know it's hard sometimes, but try not to take things personal. We are all just regular people discussing a subject that is quite passionate for some.

I think we are all quite clear that a "Titanic II" would be near impossible, but it IS NICE to just talk about what it would be like if it could be done...and I think that's all you're doing...just sort of imagining what it would be like...and I support you in that...so keep it up.
Susan Y. Leighton
 
Just to clarify, and using the terminology of the classic and vintage motor trade, a 'replica' is a copy made to the exact design of the original using the same materials, patterns and tools. It is in every way EXACTLY the same as the original, and true replicas are very rare beasts. The more practical option, a copy which looks like the original (and might offer a very similar experience) but uses modern materials and mechanisms, is a 'reproduction'.

By those standards (but with some variation in design), the Titanic and Britannic were themselves replicas of the Olympic, and there can never be another. But a reproduction, on land or floating, is a possibility that can never be ruled out. So we may yet see Leah and Michael sharing the sunset on the prow of something that looks and feels a lot like the Ship of Dreams.
 
Bob,

Maybe it's different in the US. There are Cobra 'replicas' and psuedo SSK 'replicas' that are made of fiberglass. Carrol Shelby has recently made a few "continuation" Cobras from leftover serial numbered chassis that were never completed. They even have the correct 427FEs and aluminum body work, they are BIG $$$ but are still not as valuable as one with a history.

I've seen many parts refered to as a reproduction (some are exact, some are a joke), but I've never heard of a car as such. Ford calls the new T-Bird "Heritage Design" in no way do they consider it a reproduction.

It would be nearly impossible to drive a 1912 car on the road today, let alone get it to pass emissions or crash tests. The same problems confront a 'new' 1912 Titanic.
 
The Las Vegas idea would be a good one. If they can build Pyramids, NYNY and the Eiffel Tower, they could do Titanic. The Southampton docks could be part of the total experience and serve as the casino lobby. The actual Titanic lobbies are too small for Vegas style casinos anyway.

Imagine a Pirates of the Caribbean entrance over the water perpetually at night. There would be a real hotel behind the facade. The main rooms would be like a studio set, 1:1, but not necessarily in the exact locations. They could stage the rockets and lower life boats prior to sinking etc. and do other reinactments like they do at the Treasure Island Casino. There could be an IMAX theater and have a holographic sinking of the ship elsewhere.
 
You guys want to see how a Titanic-themed casino would look? Take a gander at this picture:

http://marconigraph.com/sdtribune.jpg

I'm sure historical accuracy would be foremost in the investors' minds. Casino in the iceberg...condos in the smokestacks? Wonder how Titanic's dead would feel about that? If Stupak doesn't get his way with a Titanic casino (the proposal in the posted article was shot down by the City Council), maybe a Columbia one?

Parks
 

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