Port needs to give Titanic permission

The Port of Southampton has yet to hear from those behind plans for a second Titanic. It'll need to grant permission to sail from the city.

Titanic memorial cruise

Passengers' fury over extra costs

Passengers who went on the memorial cruise to the wreck site of the Titanic are threatening court action over extra costs they had to pay.

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Report from New York on Titanic II

The Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has been giving details of Titanic II at a press conference in America. Relatives of the passengers who sailed on the original ship have criticised his plan. They say it's in bad taste.

But enthusiasts are eager to be on board when the new liner leaves Southampton on her maiden voyage - just as the first Titanic did 100 years ago. Our tTansport Correspondent Mike Pearse sends this report from New York.

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