After 11 Years Unfinished, China's Titanic Set to Resume Construction

Completion repeatedly delayed for 11 years
Resort says, "Construction halted due to lack of investor funding"

The 'Titanic' in Sichuan Province, China, which has remained incomplete for 11 years, is set to resume construction.

On the 26th, China’s Zhonghua Net reported, "Construction of the 'Titanic' began in May 2014 and was originally scheduled for completion in 2017, but repeated delays have pushed the timeline back by 11 years."

The appearance of the 'Replica Titanic' being built in China. Photo by AFP

According to the report, the 'Titanic' was planned as a faithful recreation of the ship featured in the movie 'Titanic.' It measures 270 meters in length and 28 meters in width, with approximately 50,000 tons of steel used in its construction. However, it will not set sail. Instead, it is a resort that replicates the actual scenes of the Titanic, featuring facilities such as a banquet hall, performance hall, luxury suites, observatory, theater, and swimming pool. To attract tourists, more than 100 workers have been mobilized, and 1 billion yuan (approximately 190.78 billion won) has been invested as part of the project.

Previously, in 2021, there were also reports that completion was imminent. At the time, AFP reported that a "five-star cruise service would also be offered," with accommodation fees set at 2,000 yuan (about 380,000 won). The report also quoted investor Su Shaojun, who said, "I funded the project to revive memories of the Titanic," and mentioned that "2 million to 5 million visitors per year are expected to come to see the Titanic."

The making of the 'Replica Titanic' in China. Weibo

According to Zhonghua Net, since last year, some citizens have begun sending emails inquiring about the completion date of the Titanic project. The resort responded that construction had been temporarily halted due to a lack of financial support from investors. It is currently reported that 8 out of a total of 10 floors have been restored. The resort stated that a team has been formed to resolve outstanding issues, ensure safety, attract investment, and strengthen services. They also emphasized, "We are seeking partner companies for financial operations," and added, "The project will resume soon."