More than 100 years after Halifax played a pivotal role in the Titanic’s rescue and recovery, the plans for a 21st century version of the legendary ship, Titanic 2, have been unveiled in Halifax.

Mayor Mike Savage and Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell were just a few of the familiar faces at the Lord Nelson Hotel this morning for the presentation.

It’s not clear when the ship will come to Halifax, but Tourism Minister Percy Paris hopes we’re high on the list.

“The Titanic will stop in Halifax, we just have to make sure or try, every effort, to make sure that that stop is often, and make sure it comes to the port as often as possible,” said Paris.

The presentation talked about how the ship will keep an authentic feel for people, but will include all of the modern features, like radar and a modern propeller system.

Global Marketing Director for Blue Star Line, James McDonald, explains the ship should be seaworthy in the third quarter of 2016.

“We’ve had more than 40,000 people register for interest with the project, and everyday now, actually I think yesterday we had 4,500 people register on our website, so it’s just continuing to grow.” said McDonald.

Details on the cost of the project aren’t being released, but it looks like the entire project is being funded by Australian billionaire, Professor Clive Palmer.