A Titanic Replica Is in the Works

As questionable of an idea as it may initially seem, the concept of building a functioning replica of the Titanic has been discussed often since the release of the blockbuster film Titanic in 1997. Although numerous people and companies have attempted to get the ball rolling only to have their plans fizzle out, the idea, unlike the actual Titanic, has proven to be unsinkable. In 2012, Australian billionaire Clive Palmer announced he would lead the next charge, and despite some ups and downs, a spokesman for Palmer announced in September 2015 that the ship would be launched in 2018, to much fanfare. Time will tell if the dream manages to stay afloat.