It will go on and on

How would you like to cruise on the New Titanic? People are still planning to build a replica of the ill-fated ocean liner, and if you aren't superstitious, there's a cabin with your name on it, or there will be, at least.

Someone first floated this idea (note the irony) in 2012, but there was a financial dispute with the Chinese government in 2015, so the whole deal was put on the back burner. But Australian businessman and politician Clive Palmer, who is currently at the helm of this voyage-to-be says now that shipbuilders are back to work on the big ship.

Word has it that the new Titanic will be an exact copy of the original except for the huge gash amidships because, why not? It worked so well the first time around.

But this time around, there will be enough life boats for all who wish to avoid drowning, and they are making this hull by welding it, not riveting it. And of course, there will be modern navigational tools. And Radar.

Allegedly the new ship will be an identical copy of the infamous liner, which sank in 1912 following a collision with an iceberg.

"The ship will follow the original journey, carrying passengers from Southampton to New York, but she will also circumnavigate the globe, inspiring and enchanting people while attracting unrivaled attention, intrigue and mystery in every port she visits," said Palmer in a statement.

For the maiden voyage, the plan is to sail from Dubai to New York sometime in 2022.

Ther will be nine decks, 835 cabins, room for 2,435 passengers holding first-, second- and third-class tickets -- just like the first Titanic. And this one will have all the swanky fittings, like that grand staircase that starred in the movie by James Cameron.

For those who are really into history more than sailing vacations, just put up $105,129, and the American company OceanGate will take you on a dive trip to the site of the wreck of the 1912 ship. 

Just as a reminder, for those of us who believe in hexes, over 1,500 died on the Titanic in 1912. Many of them were just ordinary folks, but some of them were super wealthy. The sea did not respect that as they sank.

It's what's known as an Astor risk*.

* No, there are no limits to how horrible my puns become. Like the people on the Titanic who enjoyed the music because there was ABandOnShip.