CLIVE Palmer apparently isn’t building a Titanic replica, so a Chinese state-owned energy company has stepped in to complete something similar. While this one won’t be a reconstruction of the ill-fated cruise ship for ocean-going voyages itself, it will instead be a major theme park attraction. Set to be a...
CLIVE Palmer apparently isn’t
building a Titanic replica, so a
Chinese state-owned energy
company has stepped in to
complete something similar.
While this one won’t be a
reconstruction of the ill-fated
cruise ship for ocean-going
voyages itself, it will instead be a
major theme park attraction.
Set to be a full-size recreation
of the fabled early 20th century
liner, the Qixing Energy project
will also include what it says will
be a high-tech iceberg collision
simulation, to be open in 2017.
The total project cost funded
by the firm is estimated at over
one billion yuan (AUD$211m).
It is expected the replication
will be down to the smallest
detail including cabins, carpets,
lights and period furniture.
Complete with lights and
sound, the company says the
sinking simulation will feel like
“a dream-like experience”.
Qixing Energy group chairman
said: “The Titanic was a great
ship and we will revive it.”
