A large replica of the infamous Titanic is on display at the Flamingo Casino.
HISTORY fans in Kimberley have an opportunity to view and explore the largest Titanic model in Africa as the “Tintanic” is currently on display at the Flamingo Casino.
The replica ship is equipped with more than 4,000 internal cabins and public rooms on nine different deck levels.
Flamingo Casino spokesperson Sarah Anderson said the replica of the infamous ship will be on display until February 22.
“The Titanic was proclaimed to be practically unsinkable due to her innovative internal bulkhead design. However, she struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 14, 1912, making this year the 110th anniversary of the tragedy,” said Anderson.
“The ‘Tintanic’ measures in at a striking 8.7 metres with more than 4,000 internal cabins and public rooms on nine different deck levels, swaggering as the most unique Titanic replica in the world. The infamous South African version of the ill-fated liner has covered thousands of kilometres and docked at select venues countrywide, showing to an audience of more than 10 million visitors in the past five years.
“The model will be available for viewing and exploration, free of charge, at Flamingo Casino. We are encouraging schools to come and explore the replica of the ship for themselves as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that is steeped in history.”
Anderson said the model ship will visit other parts of the country as well.
“The massive exhibition will then weigh anchor and sail on to Johannesburg for her final public appearance in Randburg.
“A virtual counterpart, ‘Tintanic’ Virtually Unsyncable!, will also be released temporarily courtesy of Realscan 3D, because it can sync with compatible devices, in honour of the commemoration – bringing the famous ‘Titanic’ exhibit to a worldwide audience.
“This last tour will be filmed and broadcast to the Titanic Quarter Museum in Belfast Ireland and the Titanic Museum Attraction museums in the United States in May 2022.”
