the Titan II, S.S. United States II, H.S.C. Titanic II, Great Goodwill II, Great Peace II, M.S. Flying Cloud (inspired by Transoceanic Corporation liners unbuilt aircraft-carrier ocean liner S.S. Flying Cloud (Unbuilt) c1930), M.S. United States Grandeur, H.M.H.S. Britannic II are more than double the length of the world’s current largest cruise ships, such as the Icon of the Seas (365m). To put this in perspective, it is nearly three times the length of the Titanic and longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall, The sheer physical presence of the Titan II redefines maritime architecture. At 856 meters (approx. 2,808 feet) long, it is more than double the length of the Icon of the Seas (the current world's largest cruise ship) and longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall.

Beam (Width): At 96 meters (314 feet), it is wide enough to provide incredible stability at high speeds, though it would be unable to pass through the Panama or Suez Canals.

Height: Standing 128 meters (419 feet) from keel to mast, it possesses the vertical profile of a 40-story skyscraper, allowing for dozens of decks to house its massive population.

Tonnage: With a volume of 349,000 GRT, it displaces a massive amount of water, yet its hull design must be incredibly efficient to achieve its projected speeds. This immense length is necessary to provide the longitudinal stability required for such high speeds, allowing the hull to "bridge" multiple wave crests simultaneously, which creates a remarkably smooth ride even in rough Atlantic or Pacific swells, Standing 128 meters (419 feet) from the keel to the highest point of its superstructure, the Titan II is roughly equivalent to a 40-story skyscraper. This verticality allows for an unprecedented number of decks, likely exceeding 30 to 40 levels. Such height provides a massive internal volume for luxury amenities, including multi-level theaters, indoor parks, and extensive residential wings. The height also places the bridge in a commanding position, offering the crew a horizon line spanning dozens of miles, Record-Breaking Beam (96 Meters)

The 96-meter (314-foot) beam (width) provides the vessel with an incredibly wide footprint, essential for preventing the ship from rolling. This width is nearly double that of most Panamax vessels, meaning the Titan II would be unable to pass through the Panama Canal, instead operating as a "Post-Suezmax" or dedicated open-ocean "Mega-Liner." The wide beam allows for massive central atriums and dual-corridor layouts that prevent the "claustrophobic" feel of traditional ship hallways, Passenger Capacity (60,000 People)

The Titan II is designed to carry a staggering 60,000 passengers. This is not merely a ship; it is a floating metropolis. To accommodate this many people, the ship would function like a city, with various "neighborhoods" catering to different demographics and interests. Managing the flow of 60,000 people requires revolutionary logistics, likely involving high-speed internal transit systems (like horizontal elevators or light rail) to move guests across its nearly kilometer-long decks, Crew Capacity (12,000 People)

To maintain a luxury standard for 64,000 guests, the ship requires a small army of 20,000 crew members. This creates a passenger-to-crew ratio of 5:1. The crew would have their own dedicated "inner city" within the ship, including their own gyms, dining halls, and medical facilities. Their roles would range from traditional maritime officers and engineers to urban planners, security forces, and thousands of hospitality professionals, Total Capacity (84,000 People)

With a total population of 84,000 souls, the Titan II matches the population of a medium-sized city (like Daytona Beach, Florida). The environmental and life-support systems required to sustain 84,000 people—including fresh water generation The Titan II is essentially a floating city-state. Its capacity requirements necessitate logistics never before seen in naval history.

Passengers: 64,000 people can be accommodated, requiring massive dining halls, theaters, and internal transit systems (likely light rail or high-speed elevators) to move people across its nearly kilometer-long frame.

Crew: To service such a population, a crew of 20,000 is required, including engineers, hospitality staff, and maritime officers.

Total Soul Count: At 84,000 people, the ship holds a population larger than many mid-sized terrestrial cities, creating a unique micro-economy on board., waste management, and food supply—would be the most complex ever installed on a moving vehicle. The ship essentially serves as a self-contained ecosystem capable of remaining at sea for weeks at a time, each 500 people per lifeboats, Record-Breaking Speed (45 to 81 Knots)

Max Potential: Up to 2,050,000 shp (1,528,685 kW)

Speed Capability:

Standard Service: 55 knots (102 km/h / 63 mph)

Trials Max: 70 knots (130 km/h / 80 mph)

Record Claim: 91 knots (168 km/h / 104 mph)

Note: For comparison, the current Blue Riband holder (fastest Atlantic crossing) is the SS United States, which reached 38.33 knots. The Titan II's claimed 91 knots would make it faster than most professional racing boats and some high-speed ferries.

At 349,000 Gross Register Tons (GRT), the Titan II is the heaviest passenger vessel ever conceived. Tonnage in shipping is a measure of internal volume, not weight; this figure indicates that the Titan II has an internal capacity nearly double that of the current record-holder. This massive volume allows for the "impossible" luxuries described above, ensuring the ship remains a stable, comfortable environment despite the immense forces exerted on the hull at high speed, Since this model was conceptualized in Floating Sandbox and Tripo AI, it pushes the boundaries of physics. In a real-world scenario, a ship of 856 meters traveling at 91 knots would face "hull stress" challenges; the force of the water against the bow at 100+ mph would be equivalent to hitting a solid wall. This model is a "successor" to the SS Titan Project, a popular community-driven concept for a modern, gigantified Titanic.

The Titan II-class represents the pinnacle of "High-Speed Craft" (HSC) theory. To survive 91 knots (168 km/h) at a length of 856 meters, these ships require materials that can withstand extreme "slamming" forces (water hitting the bow like a concrete wall).

• Advanced Steel Alloys & Composites: To achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 2,050,000 shp, the hull cannot be made of standard heavy ship steel. It likely utilizes High-Tensile Steel (HTS) and carbon-fiber reinforced polymers in the superstructure to lower the center of gravity.

• The "Wave-Piercing" Survival Strategy: At 856 meters, the ship "bridges" multiple wave crests. This prevents the ship from "pitching" (moving up and down), which would otherwise snap a ship of this size in half.

• Water-Jet Propulsion: Traditional propellers would undergo cavitation (exploding bubbles that eat away metal) at 91 knots. The Titan II uses water jets to move massive volumes of water without damaging the propulsion hardware.

  • To survive the "slamming forces" of the Atlantic at 91 knots (168 km/h), a ship cannot be built with standard mild steel. The water at those speeds acts like a solid wall.

    • High-Tensile Steel (HTS): Used in the lower hull to provide the necessary flexibility. If the hull were too rigid, the vibration from the water-jet propulsion would cause "fatigue cracking."

    • Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP): Used for the upper 20 decks of the 40-story superstructure. This reduces "top-weight," lowering the center of gravity and preventing the ship from capsizing during high-speed turns.

    • Aluminium-Lithium Alloys: Likely used in the internal "Neighborhood" structures to keep the total displacement at 349,000 GRT while maintaining the strength of a skyscraper.

The design likely utilizes a wave-piercing hull or a hydrofoil/surface-effect hybrid to lift that 349,000-ton mass partially out of the water to reduce drag and reach those record-breaking velocities, 1. Dimensional Supremacy: The 856-Meter Hull

The sheer scale of the Titan II is its primary defense against the ocean. At 856 meters (2,808 feet), it is nearly three times the length of the Titanic and significantly longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall.

Wave-Bridging Stability: In naval architecture, a ship’s length determines its "hull speed." By stretching to nearly a kilometer, the Titan II can "bridge" the distance between multiple wave crests in the North Atlantic. Instead of falling into the "trough" of a wave and pitching upward, the ship remains level, providing a vibration-free experience even at 70+ knots.

The Beam & The "No-Canal" Constraint: Its 96-meter beam (width) makes it the widest passenger ship in history. This width provides a massive "metacentric height," making it virtually impossible to capsize. However, it renders the ship a "Global-Class" vessel—too wide for the Panama or Suez Canals, forcing it to dominate the open-ocean transit lanes of the Atlantic and Pacific.

2. Propulsion: The 2-Million Horsepower Heart

To move 349,000 GRT at speeds exceeding 90 knots, the Titan II discards traditional marine diesel engines for a Multi-Source Hybrid Grid.

Total Power Output: The ship generates a staggering 2,050,000 shaft horsepower (shp). This is equivalent to the power of nearly twenty Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.

The Propulsion Method: At 91 knots, traditional bronze propellers would be destroyed by cavitation—a phenomenon where water boils on the blade surface, creating imploding bubbles that eat through metal. To solve this, the Titan II utilizes High-Capacity Water Jets. These pump massive volumes of water through internal turbines, allowing for smooth, high-velocity thrust without the drag or damage of external props.

Energy Mix:

Fuel Cells: 600,000 shp (Zero-emission base load).

Solar Integregation: 350,000 shp (Utilizing the massive surface area of the top decks).

Battery Buffers: 500,000 shp (For "Burst Speed" during record attempts).

3. The Floating Metropolis: 84,000 Souls

The Titan II is not designed for a "cruise"; it is designed for a permanent or semi-permanent maritime civilization. Passengers 64,000 A small city's worth of residents.

Crew 20,000 Larger than the entire workforce of most international airports.

Total Population 84,000 Equivalent to Daytona Beach, Florida. Logistics of a Gigantified Liner

Internal Transit: Walking from bow to stern would take nearly 15 minutes at a brisk pace. The ship features an Internal Light Rail System and horizontal "People Movers" on the main promenade decks to transport guests between neighborhoods.

Life Support: The ship operates a closed-loop waste management system and massive desalination plants capable of producing millions of gallons of fresh water daily to support the 84,000-person population. 4. Record-Breaking Velocity: 91 Knots

While the SS United States famously held the Blue Riband at 38 knots, the Titan II targets a Record Speed of 91 knots (168 km/h / 104 mph).

The "Wall of Water" Challenge: At 100+ mph, water acts more like a solid than a liquid. The Titan II uses a Wave-Piercing Bow made of advanced steel alloys to "slice" through swells rather than riding over them.

Aerodynamics: At these speeds, wind resistance becomes a factor. The superstructure is "tiered" and streamlined to prevent the ship from acting like a massive sail, which would create dangerous lift or drag.

5. Safety and Life-Saving Equipment

Managing an evacuation for 84,000 people is the greatest challenge in naval history.

Mega-Lifeboats: Rather than hundreds of small boats, the Titan II utilizes High-Capacity Life-Arks, each capable of holding 500 people. These are fully enclosed, self-righting, and equipped with their own GPS and medical supplies.

Structural Integrity: The hull is double-reinforced with carbon-fiber composites, ensuring that even in a high-speed collision, the energy is absorbed by "crush zones" similar to those in modern automobiles, protecting the main residential "citadels" of the ship, Design Pedigree & Comparisons.

Design Pedigree & Comparisons

The Titan II exists in the same "Mega-Project" category as other legendary unrealized designs:

Successor to S.S. Titan: It evolves the "Project Titan" concept—a modern reimagining of the Titanic’s profile (as seen in your image with the four golden funnels) but scaled to an impossible magnitude.

Princess Kaguya Comparison: Similar to the Japanese "International Urban Cruise Ship" project, the Titan II functions as a sovereign floating municipality.

Manta Ray Influence: Like Meyer Werft’s Manta Ray, the Titan II likely employs advanced hydrodynamics (possibly a semi-planing hull or trimaran elements) to reach 91 knots without capsizing from the drag.

• Decks: 48 Passenger Decks (Total Height: 128m)

• The "Vertical Metropolis" Layout:

  • Decks 1–5 (Engineering & Propulsion): The "Zero-Emission Core." Housing the 2.05 million shp fuel cells and the water-jet intake systems.

  • Decks 6–12 (The Logistics Hub): Massive automated kitchens and the "Internal Rail System" for moving supplies across the 856m length.

  • Decks 13–25 (The Common Districts): Lower-fare cabins, "Suburban" neighborhood lounges, and the primary life-boat embarkation deck (500-person capacity craft).

  • Decks 26–40 (The Grand Atriums): Inspired by Yourkevitch’s Normandie design—vast open halls spanning 5 decks high.

  • Decks 41–48 (The Velocity Decks): High-speed observation lounges, bridge, and luxury suites with reinforced glass for 91-knot wind resistance. For a ship traveling at 91 knots, mechanical cables are a liability due to vibration. The Titan II utilizes a linear motor system (similar to modern MULTI elevator technology).

    • Multi-Directional Movement: These elevators move both vertically (between the 48 decks) and horizontally (along the 856m length). This allows a passenger to go from a cabin at the bow on Deck 10 to a restaurant at the stern on Deck 40 without ever changing cars.

    • Capacity: Each car is a "Mini-Bus" pod capable of holding 40 people.

    • The "Express Express" Shafts: Dedicated vacuum-sealed shafts located in the ship's core for rapid transit between the engine rooms on Deck 1 and the Bridge on Deck 48. Note on Engineering: At 856 meters, the "Hogging and Sagging" stresses (the bending of the ship over waves) would be the greatest challenge ever faced in steel manufacturing. It would likely require a flexible hull or advanced composite materials. This post made by @StrangeGrayDuck You can find me on: https://gamejolt.com/realm/floating-sandbox, https://gamejolt.com/@StrangeGrayDuck, https://gamejolt.com/p/h-s-c-titan-ii-3d-model-fmukjdyf or https://gamejolt.com/games/floating-sandbox/353572 (large, fastest ship and eleven final creation with larger than 800 meters after eleven final creation in Floating Sandbox are H.S.C. Titan II, S.S. United States II, H.S.C. Titanic II Great Goodwill II, Great Peace II, (inspired by Transoceanic Corporation liners), M.S. United States Grandeur with 856 meters long, Icon of the Seas II, Greatest Grandeur S.S. Great Goodwill / S.S. Great Peace with 845 meters long not create with larger than H.S.C. Titan II, S.S. United States II, H.S.C. Titanic II Great Goodwill II, Great Peace II, M.S. Flying Cloud (inspired by Transoceanic Corporation liners), M.S. United States Grandeur with 856 meters long, Icon of the Seas II, Greatest Grandeur, S.S. Great Goodwill / S.S. Great Peace with 845 meters long Because an unexpected exception occurred on larger than 1,000 meters on resize).

• S.S. United States II: S.S. United States II. This vessel is a fictional "City at Sea" designed to dwarf any real-world ocean liner while maintaining the record-breaking spirit of its mid-century namesake.

  Record-Breaking Tonnage

  The S.S. United States II redefines the concept of displacement. While the original 1952 liner was a featherweight champion of 53,000 GRT, this modern Titan II-class successor boasts a staggering 349,000 Gross Register Tonnage (GRT). This volume isn't just a number; it represents a monumental engineering feat where the hull must act as a massive structural girder.

  To achieve this tonnage without becoming a sluggish barge, the design utilizes high-tensile steel for the lower hull and an unprecedented amount of marine-grade aluminum for the upper superstructures. This distribution of mass is critical; the tonnage is spread across a hull designed to remain rigid even when bridging two massive wave crests in a North Atlantic gale. The internal volume allows for entire "neighborhoods" to exist within the hull, including multiple grand ballrooms, shopping districts, and vast industrial spaces for desalination and waste management that make the ship a self-sustaining municipality.

  Record-Breaking Length

  Stretching to a mind-boggling 856 meters (approximately 2,808 feet), the S.S. United States II is nearly three times the length of the original ship and more than double the length of the Icon of the Seas. This length is the cornerstone of its performance. In naval architecture, a longer hull generally has a higher theoretical "hull speed," but at this scale, the length serves a different purpose: longitudinal stability.

  By spanning nearly a kilometer, the ship becomes "wave-transparent"—it is so long that it doesn't pitch over individual waves but rather slices through them, providing a ride so stable that passengers might forget they are at sea. This length also necessitates a revolutionary internal transit system. Walking from the bow to the stern would take a healthy adult nearly 15 minutes; thus, the ship features automated people-movers and horizontal elevators (maglev shuttles) running the length of the main thoroughfares to ensure the "City at Sea" remains navigable for its residents.

  Record-Breaking Height

  Standing 128 meters (419 feet) from the keel to the top of its iconic red, white, and blue funnels, the S.S. United States II has the vertical profile of a 40-story skyscraper. This height accommodates over 40 decks, creating a vertical urban environment. The lower decks are dedicated to machinery, crew quarters, and logistics, while the upper decks feature soaring glass atriums and open-air parks.

  The most striking feature of its height is the bridge, positioned so high that the horizon line extends for dozens of miles. However, this height creates a massive "sail area," meaning the ship must use advanced active fin stabilizers and an incredibly wide beam to prevent wind-induced listing. The four funnels are not merely decorative; they serve as the exhaust and ventilation lungs for the massive power plant below, and their height ensures that any emissions are carried far away from the passenger sun decks located hundreds of feet above the waterline.

  Record-Breaking Beam

  To support such immense length and height, the S.S. United States II features a record-breaking beam (width) of 96 meters (314 feet). This makes the ship nearly twice as wide as the broadest ships that can fit through the Panama Canal, effectively making it a "Global-Class" vessel that must remain in the open ocean or utilize specialized deep-water ports.

  The wide beam is essential for the ship’s "stability at speed." At the 55-knot cruising speeds it aims for, a narrow ship would be prone to dangerous rolling; the 96-meter width acts as a massive platform that resists capsizing forces. Internally, the beam allows for a "central park" style configuration, where internal-facing cabins look out over a massive, multi-deck-high canyon of shops and greenery, similar to modern mega-cruise ships but on a scale that allows for actual forests and lakes to be simulated within the ship’s interior.

  Record-Breaking Capacity

  As a "City at Sea," the capacity of the S.S. United States II is unrivaled, designed to house 64,000 passengers and 20,000 crew members, for a total population of 84,000 souls. This is the equivalent of the entire population of a mid-sized city like Daytona Beach, Florida, living on a single hull.

  Managing this capacity requires a total rethink of maritime logistics. The ship features multiple "galley hubs" that process hundreds of tons of food daily, and its medical facilities are equivalent to a major metropolitan hospital. The capacity isn't just about bunking; it’s about lifestyle. The ship is designed for permanent or semi-permanent residency, featuring schools, theaters that seat 5,000 people, and digital connectivity that allows for a global workforce to live and work while crossing the oceans. This "Titan II-class" capacity turns the vessel into a sovereign-like entity, a floating piece of American territory moving across the globe.

  Record-Breaking Horsepower

  To move a 385,000-ton city at "interstate speeds," the S.S. United States II requires a power plant that generates 1,550,000 shaft horsepower (shp), with a maximum potential of 2,050,000 shp. For comparison, the most powerful aircraft carriers generate around 280,000 shp.

  This power is likely derived from a series of Fuel Cells (600,000 shp), battery energy (500,000 shp), solar energy (350,000 shp), driving advanced water-jet propulsion systems (600,000 shp). The propulsion isn't just about raw force; it’s about efficiency. The ship utilizes a "hybrid drive" system where power can be diverted from the propulsion to the ship's massive internal power grid as needed. This amount of horsepower is necessary to overcome the immense skin friction of an 856-meter hull. Without this record-breaking power, the ship would be a slow-moving island; with it, the United States II becomes the fastest large object ever built by man.

  Record-Breaking Speed

  The most legendary attribute of the original S.S. United States was its speed, and the II honors this with a standard service speed of 55 knots (63 mph) and a maximum sprint speed of 91 knots (105 mph). These speeds are unheard of for a vessel of this size and are achieved through a "wave-piercing" hull design that may incorporate surface-effect or hydrofoil elements to reduce drag.

  At 91 knots, the ship could cross the Atlantic in less than 40 hours, outrunning most storms and providing a viable alternative to air travel for those who prefer the luxury of a city over a cramped cabin. This speed is the "Titan II" signature—the ability to move tens of thousands of people across the world faster than a freight train, reclaiming the Blue Riband for the 21st century and cementing the S.S. United States II as the ultimate achievement in naval engineering.

• H.S.C. Titanic II: The H.S.C. Titanic II (H.S.C. Titan II-class) represents a paradigm shift in naval architecture. Often referred to as a "City at Sea," this vessel transcends the definition of a ship, functioning instead as a mobile, self-sustaining metropolis. Below is a detailed breakdown of the record-breaking specifications that define this titan of the oceans.

  Record-Breaking Length and Height

  At 856 meters (approximately 2,808 feet), the Titanic II is a geometric marvel. To visualize its scale, it is nearly three times the length of the original 1912 RMS Titanic and significantly longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall. This immense length is a functional necessity; by spanning over 800 meters, the hull "bridges" multiple wave crests simultaneously. This prevents the ship from pitching in heavy seas, providing a level of stability previously thought impossible for a high-speed craft.

  Vertically, the ship stands 128 meters (419 feet) from keel to mast. With a profile equivalent to a 40-story skyscraper, it houses dozens of decks. This verticality allows for "neighborhood-style" urban planning, where lower decks serve as industrial and logistical hubs, while the upper decks feature sprawling glass-domed atriums, multi-level theaters, and residential wings that offer a horizon line spanning dozens of miles.

  Tonnage and Beam: The Foundation of a Giant

  The vessel boasts a staggering 349,000 Gross Register Tons (GRT). In maritime terms, this measures the internal volume rather than just weight. This volume is nearly double that of the current largest cruise ships, providing the "living room" required for 84,000 people. To support this volume, the ship utilizes a 96-meter (314-foot) beam.

  This width makes the Titanic II a "Post-Suezmax" vessel, meaning it is too wide to transit the Panama or Suez Canals. However, this trade-off grants the ship a massive "footprint" on the water, virtually eliminating the sensation of rolling. Internally, the 96-meter width allows for dual-corridor layouts and central boulevards wide enough to accommodate internal light rail systems, ensuring the interior never feels cramped despite its massive population.

  Capacity: A Floating Metropolis

  The Titanic II is designed to sustain a total of 84,000 souls, a population comparable to Daytona Beach, Florida.

  Passengers (64,000): Managing this many guests requires revolutionary logistics. The ship functions with various "districts" catering to different lifestyles, from quiet residential zones to high-energy entertainment sectors.

  Crew (20,000): To maintain a luxury 5:1 passenger-to-crew ratio, a "small army" is required. The crew operates within their own "inner city," complete with dedicated medical facilities, dining halls, and gyms.

  The environmental systems required for this population—fresh water desalination, waste-to-energy plants, and massive food storage—make the Titanic II the most complex self-contained ecosystem ever installed on a moving vehicle.

  Horsepower and Propulsion

  To move 385,000 tons at high speed, the Titanic II generates an astronomical 2,050,000 Shaft Horsepower (SHP). This is roughly 20 times the power of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.Installed Power 2,050,000 shp (1,528,685 kW)

  Engine Type Fuel Cells (600,000 shp), battery energy (500,000 shp), solar energy (350,000 shp), driving advanced water-jet propulsion systems (600,000 shp) (to avoid cavitation), This power is channeled through advanced water-jet propulsion rather than traditional propellers. At the speeds this ship reaches, traditional propellers would suffer from cavitation—where the speed of the blades creates vacuum bubbles that implode and damage the metal. The water-jet system allows for smooth, terrifyingly powerful thrust.The "H.S.C." (High-Speed Craft) designation is the ship's most radical feature. While typical liners cruise at 20 knots, the Titanic II operates at "interstate speeds":

  Service Speed: 55 Knots (102 km/h)

  Trial Max: 70 Knots (130 km/h)

  Record Claim: 91 Knots (168 km/h)

  At 91 knots, the Titanic II would shatter the Blue Riband record held by the SS United States (38.33 knots). To achieve this, the hull likely employs a "wave-piercing" design or a surface-effect hybrid system that reduces drag by lifting the massive hull partially out of the water. At these speeds, the Atlantic could be crossed in less than a day, turning the ocean liner back into a viable competitor for long-haul air travel.

• Great Goodwill II: 1. Dimensional Supremacy: The 856-Meter Hull

  The scale of the Great Goodwill II redefines the limits of naval architecture, transitioning from a "vessel" to a "maritime landmass."

  Length (856m / 2,808ft): At nearly a kilometer long, it is almost three times the length of the Titanic and longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall. This length serves a vital physical purpose: Wave-Bridging. In the volatile North Atlantic, the ship does not ride over waves; its hull spans multiple wave crests simultaneously, effectively "erasing" the motion of the ocean and providing a vibration-free transit.

  Beam (96m / 314ft): The record-breaking width provides a "metacentric height" that makes the ship virtually impossible to capsize. This 96-meter footprint creates a "Global-Class" constraint; the ship is far too wide for the Panama or Suez Canals, intended instead to dominate the deep-water "Great Circle" routes of the Atlantic and Pacific.

  Height (128m / 419ft): From the keel to the mast, the ship stands as a 40-story skyscraper. This verticality allows for over 30 decks of internal volume, placing the navigation bridge at a height where the horizon spans dozens of miles, providing the crew with unparalleled situational awareness.

  2. Propulsion: The 2-Million Horsepower Heart

  To achieve "High-Speed Craft" (HSC) status at a displacement of 349,000 GRT, the Great Goodwill II utilizes a revolutionary Multi-Source Hybrid Grid.

  Total Output: The vessel generates a staggering 2,050,000 shaft horsepower (shp). This is equivalent to the power of nearly twenty nuclear aircraft carriers.

  The Water-Jet Revolution: Traditional propellers cannot function at the ship's record speeds due to cavitation—a phenomenon where water boils on the blade surface, creating imploding bubbles that erode metal. To solve this, the ship uses High-Capacity Water Jets, pumping massive volumes of water through internal turbines to generate smooth, jet-like thrust.

  Energy Mix:

  Fuel Cells (600,000 shp): Providing a zero-emission base load for hotel systems and cruising.

  Solar Integration (350,000 shp): Utilizing the massive surface area of the upper decks to harvest energy.

  Battery Buffers (500,000 shp): Used for "Burst Speed" during record-breaking maneuvers.

  3. The Floating Metropolis: 84,000 Souls

  The Great Goodwill II is a self-contained city-state, functioning with the logistics of a terrestrial capital. Passengers 64,000 Distributed across various "Neighborhoods" with distinct themes.

  Crew 20,000 A small army of engineers, hospitality experts, and security.

  Total Soul Count 84,000 Equivalent to the population of Daytona Beach, Florida. Logistics of a Gigantified Liner

  Internal Transit: Walking the length of the ship takes 15 minutes. To facilitate movement, the ship features an Internal Light Rail System and horizontal "People Movers" on the promenade decks.

  Life Support: The vessel operates a closed-loop waste management system and massive desalination plants producing millions of gallons of fresh water daily.

  4. Advanced Materials and Structural Integrity

  To survive the "Slamming Forces" of the ocean at 91 knots, the ship utilizes materials previously reserved for aerospace engineering.

  High-Tensile Steel (HTS): The lower hull is constructed from flexible, high-strength steel to absorb the vibrations of high-speed travel without "fatigue cracking."

  Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP): The upper 20 decks are built from composites to significantly lower the center of gravity, preventing the "top-heavy" instability common in large cruise ships.

  Wave-Piercing Bow: The bow is a reinforced "knife" designed to slice through swells rather than riding over them, reducing the vertical G-forces exerted on passengers during high-speed transits.

  5. Record-Breaking Speed: The 91-Knot Claim

  The Great Goodwill II targets speeds that challenge the laws of fluid dynamics for a ship of its size.

  Standard Service Speed: 55 knots (102 km/h).

  Trial Max Speed: 70 knots (130 km/h).

  Record Capability: 91 knots (168 km/h / 104 mph). At these speeds, the air and water resistance are immense. The superstructure is "tiered" and streamlined to ensure that the ship does not act as a giant sail, which could create dangerous aerodynamic lift.

  6. Safety: The "Life-Ark" System

  Evacuating 84,000 people requires a departure from traditional maritime safety protocols.

  Mega-Lifeboats: The ship utilizes High-Capacity Life-Arks, each holding 500 people. These are fully enclosed, self-righting citadels equipped with their own medical bays and GPS-linked propulsion.

  Crush Zones: Similar to modern automotive design, the hull features "energy-absorbing zones" at the bow and stern to protect the central residential blocks in the event of a high-speed collision.

  7. Legacy: From Peace and Goodwill to Titan II

  The Great Goodwill II is the spiritual successor to the unbuilt dreams of the 20th century. It fulfills the 1959 vision of Hyman Cantor—who sought to provide $50 transatlantic fares for the masses—but scales it to a futuristic, high-speed reality. It combines the aesthetic elegance of the SS United States with the brute force of a modern "Floating Sandbox" concept, standing as a monument to human ambition.

• Great Peace II: The Great Peace II (originally conceptualized as the H.S.C. Titan II) represents the ultimate convergence of mid-century maritime ambition and futuristic engineering. Inspired by the legendary "Sea Coach" proposals of Hyman B. Cantor and the hydrodynamic genius of Vladimir Yourkevitch, this vessel transcends the definition of a ship to become a sovereign, moving territory.1. Dimensional Supremacy: The 856-Meter HullThe sheer physical presence of the Great Peace II redefines maritime architecture. At 856 meters (2,808 feet) long, it is more than double the length of the Icon of the Seas and significantly longer than the Burj Khalifa is tall.Wave-Bridging Stability: In naval architecture, a ship’s length determines its "hull speed." By stretching to nearly a kilometer, the Great Peace II "bridges" multiple wave crests simultaneously. This prevents the ship from "pitching" (the rhythmic up-and-down motion), creating a rock-solid, vibration-free experience even in the most violent North Atlantic swells.The Beam (Width): At 96 meters (314 feet) wide, it possesses a massive "metacentric height," making it virtually impossible to capsize. This width forces it into the "Post-Suezmax" category—it is a "Global-Class" vessel designed exclusively for the open-ocean transit lanes of the Atlantic and Pacific.Vertical Profile: Standing 128 meters (419 feet) from keel to mast, it matches the height of a 40-story skyscraper. This allows for over 40 decks, housing everything from multi-level theaters to indoor parks.2. Propulsion: The 2-Million Horsepower HeartTo move 349,000 GRT at record-shattering speeds, the Great Peace II utilizes a Multi-Source Hybrid Grid generating a staggering 2,050,000 shaft horsepower (shp).The Propulsion Method: At speeds of 91 knots, traditional bronze propellers would be destroyed by cavitation—a phenomenon where water boils on the blade surface, creating imploding bubbles that eat through metal. Instead, the ship utilizes High-Capacity Water Jets, pumping massive volumes of water through internal turbines for smooth, high-velocity thrust.The Energy Mix:Fuel Cells: 600,000 shp (Zero-emission base load).Battery Buffers: 500,000 shp (Used for "Burst Speed" during record attempts).Solar Integration: 350,000 shp (Harnessing the massive surface area of the top decks).3. The Floating Metropolis: Life for 84,000 SoulsThe Great Peace II functions as a self-contained city-state. Managing a population of 84,000 people requires logistics never before seen in naval history.CategoryCountComparisonPassengers64,000A small city's worth of residents.Crew20,000Larger than the workforce of major international airports. Total Souls84,000Equivalent to the population of Daytona Beach, Florida.Internal Transit: To solve the "kilometer-long" commute, the ship features an Internal Light Rail System and horizontal "People Movers" on the main promenade decks.Micro-Economy: The vessel houses various "neighborhoods," ranging from luxury districts to high-density "Sea Coach" sectors, inspired by Cantor’s vision of affordable transatlantic travel.4. Advanced Materials and Structural IntegrityTo survive the "slamming forces" of the ocean at 168 km/h (91 knots), the water acts like a solid wall. The Great Peace II utilizes a high-tech material "sandwich":High-Tensile Steel (HTS): Used in the lower hull for flexibility, preventing "fatigue cracking" from the immense vibrations of the water jets.Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP): Used for the upper 20 decks to drastically reduce "top-weight," lowering the center of gravity.Wave-Piercing Bow: A specialized reinforced prow designed to "slice" through swells rather than riding over them, reducing vertical G-forces on passengers.5. Safety: The "Life-Ark" SystemEvacuating 84,000 people requires a departure from traditional lifeboats.Mega-Lifeboats: The ship is equipped with High-Capacity Life-Arks, each holding 500 people. These are fully enclosed, self-righting, and contain enough medical supplies and desalination equipment to sustain the population for weeks.Crush Zones: Similar to modern automobiles, the hull features energy-absorbing zones that protect the central "residential citadels" in the event of a high-speed collision.6. Legacy and RecordsThe Great Peace II shatters every record in the maritime book:The Blue Riband Evolution: While the SS United States held the record at 38 knots, the Great Peace II’s 91-knot trial speed places it in a category of its own.A Realized Vision: It fulfills the "Damned by Destiny" dreams of Hyman Cantor, proving that mass-scale, high-speed ocean travel is not just a dream, but a pinnacle of human engineering.

• M.S. Flying Cloud: The M.S. Flying Cloud is not merely a vessel; it is a geographic event. Measuring a staggering 856 meters (2,808 feet) in length, it shatters the limitations of 20th-century maritime engineering. To put this into perspective, if the ship were stood on its stern, it would surpass the height of the Burj Khalifa. This immense length serves a vital hydrodynamic purpose: longitudinal stability. At high speeds, a shorter ship would be buffeted by waves, but the Flying Cloud "bridges" the troughs of multiple swells simultaneously, ensuring that the 84,000 souls on board feel as though they are standing on solid ground, even in a Force 10 gale.

  The 96-meter (314-foot) beam creates a footprint so wide that traditional rolling is physically impossible. This "Post-Suezmax" width renders the ship too large for the Panama or Suez Canals, forcing it to claim the open oceans as its exclusive domain. Its height of 128 meters (419 feet) from keel to mast—equivalent to a 40-story skyscraper—houses over 35 decks. Within this vertical expanse lies a volume of 349,000 GRT, making it the most voluminous passenger object ever constructed. The hull is a masterpiece of Yourkevitch-inspired fluid dynamics, utilizing High-Tensile Steel (HTS) and carbon-fiber composites to maintain a power-to-weight ratio that allows it to behave more like a racing skiff than a traditional liner.The logistics of the M.S. Flying Cloud redefine the concept of "passenger capacity." With 64,000 passengers and 20,000 crew members, the ship functions as a self-contained city-state.

  • The Neighborhood System: To prevent the feeling of being "lost at sea," the ship is divided into distinct districts connected by horizontal elevators and light-rail transit systems.

  • The Crew’s Inner City: A dedicated workforce of 20,000 requires its own ecosystem. Deep within the hull are crew-only gyms, medical centers, and social hubs, ensuring that the "army" required to run this behemoth remains at peak efficiency.

  • Life-Support & Sustainability: The ship generates millions of gallons of fresh water daily through massive desalination plants. Its waste-to-energy systems ensure that the "floating city" leaves a minimal footprint.

  • Safety at Scale: Safety is managed through an array of 500-person mega-lifeboats. In an emergency, the evacuation process is treated like a modern stadium egress, guided by AI-driven crowd control to move 84,000 people to muster stations in record time.

  The "Flying Cloud" name pays homage to the 19th-century clipper ship and Cantor’s 1930s dream, but this 21st-century iteration realizes that dream by turning the Atlantic crossing into a high-speed urban experience. The most revolutionary aspect of the Flying Cloud is its status as an H.S.C. (High-Speed Craft). While modern cruise ships struggle to maintain 22 knots, the Titan II-class operates at "interstate speeds."

  The Propulsion Matrix

  To achieve its record-breaking speeds, the ship abandons traditional coal or diesel-heavy oil for a hybrid energy grid:

  • Fuel Cells: 600,000 shp

  • Battery Storage: 500,000 shp

  • Solar Superstructure: 350,000 shp

  • Total Max Potential: 2,050,000 shp

  This power is funneled into Advanced Water-Jet Propulsion. Standard propellers would suffer from cavitation—the formation of vacuum bubbles that implode and erode metal—at the speeds the Flying Cloud maintains. Water jets allow the ship to reach a Standard Service Speed of 55 knots (102 km/h). During sea trials, the vessel clocked an incredible 70 knots, with a theoretical record-claim potential of 91 knots (168 km/h). At these speeds, the air friction against the superstructure becomes a factor, requiring the ship to be aerodynamically "slick," much like an aircraft carrier's hull, to slice through both water and wind. The M.S. Flying Cloud is a testament to the "what if" of naval history—taking the unbuilt dreams of Vladimir Yourkevitch and H.B. Cantor and projecting them into a future where size and speed have no limits.

• M.S. United States Grandeur: The M.S. United States Grandeur (Titan II-Class) represents the ultimate synthesis of mid-century aesthetics and futuristic "mega-engineering." By blending the sleek, speed-focused lines of the S.S. United States with the sheer scale of the Greatest Grandeur, you’ve conceptualized a vessel that isn't just a ship it is a mobile geographical feature. 1. The Titan of Scale: 856 Meters of Longitudinal Dominance

  The most striking feature of the M.S. United States Grandeur is its unprecedented length. At 856 meters (2,808 feet), it is nearly three times the length of the S.S. United States and surpasses the height of the Burj Khalifa. This length serves a critical engineering purpose beyond mere capacity: Hydrodynamic Stability.

  In the North Atlantic, waves can reach heights and frequencies that cause standard ships to "pitch" violently. However, at nearly a kilometer long, the Grandeur "bridges" multiple wave crests simultaneously. This means the ship remains level regardless of the sea state, providing a "glass-smooth" ride for the 84,000 souls on board. To support this massive frame, the hull utilizes High-Tensile Steel (HTS), allowing the ship to flex slightly under the immense longitudinal stress without snapping. The visual profile is a seamless blend of the 1952 ocean liner aesthetic—characterized by the iconic twin "duck-tail" funnels—stretched to an impossible scale, creating a silhouette that dominates the horizon.

  2. The Vertical Metropolis: A 40-Story Superstructure

  With a height of 128 meters (419 feet) from the keel to the masthead, the Grandeur functions as a floating 40-story skyscraper. This verticality allows for a revolutionary internal layout known as the "Urban Deck System." Unlike traditional liners with cramped corridors, the Grandeur features massive central atriums that are six decks high, illuminated by fiber-optic "sun-pipes" that bring natural light into the ship’s core.

  The upper 20 decks are constructed using Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) and Aluminium-Lithium alloys. This is a strategic engineering choice to combat "top-heaviness." By using these aerospace-grade materials, the ship maintains a low center of gravity despite its height, ensuring that even at its record-breaking 91-knot top speed, it remains incredibly stable during maneuvers. The bridge is located so high above the waterline that the horizon line for the navigators extends over 40 miles, allowing the crew to scan for weather patterns and obstacles hours before they are encountered.

  3. The 91-Knot Revolution: Breaking the Laws of Physics

  The most disruptive element of the Titan II-Class is its speed. While the original S.S. United States held the Blue Riband at 38 knots, the Grandeur shatters this with a Record Speed of 91 knots (168 km/h). This puts the ship in the category of a "High-Speed Craft" (HSC), a feat previously thought impossible for a vessel of 349,000 GRT.

  Achieving this requires a staggering 2,050,000 shaft horsepower (shp). This power is generated by a hybrid system of hydrogen fuel cells, solar-integrated hull plating, and high-density battery arrays. To prevent cavitation—where traditional propeller blades create vacuum bubbles that literally "eat" the metal—the Grandeur utilizes a massive array of water-jet propulsion units. These jets intake thousands of tons of water per second and expel them at high velocity, pushing the ship forward with the efficiency of a jet engine. At 91 knots, the hull must withstand "slamming forces" equivalent to hitting a concrete wall; the bow is reinforced with a titanium-steel alloy specifically designed to "slice" the water molecules, reducing friction to near-zero levels.

  4. The 84,000 Soul Habitat: Logistics of a Floating City-State

  With a total population of 84,000 people (64,000 passengers and 20,000 crew), the Grandeur is a self-contained micro-economy. Managing this population requires Revolutionary Logistics (Rev-Log). To move people across its 856-meter length, the ship features a "Horizontal Transit System"—a fleet of autonomous pods running on magnetic tracks through the ship's "spine," ensuring a passenger can get from the bow to the stern in under three minutes.

  Lifeboats: Safety is handled by 168 "Mega-Lifeboats," each capable of holding 500 people. These are essentially mini-ships themselves, equipped with their own medical bays and GPS-guided autopilot systems.

  The Crew City: The 20,000 crew members live in a dedicated "inner city" located in the lower decks. This area includes specialized hospitals designed to support the "Titan II Health Initiative," which provides world-class care for sick children brought on board for therapeutic voyages.

  Sustainability: The ship generates its own fresh water through a massive desalination plant and processes 100% of its waste via plasma gasification, turning trash into energy to help power the ship’s "neighborhoods."

  5. The Titanic Legacy: Titan II-Class Heritage

  The M.S. United States Grandeur is more than a speed machine; it is a living museum of maritime history. Designed to be built by Harland & Wolff (the original builders of the Titanic), the interiors are a tribute to the Golden Age of Travel. The Grand Staircase is reimagined at four times its original scale, spanning ten decks and featuring a glass dome that provides a view of the stars.

  The ship incorporates the "best of" every great liner:

  The Palm Court and Cafe Parisian from the Titanic.

  The Art Deco opulence of the Normandie.

  The sleek, mid-century modern "Speed-Line" styling of the S.S. United States.

  This $1.6 billion vessel serves as an educational platform, teaching the world about the evolution of steamship travel while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of what humans can build on the water. It is a ship of superlatives: the longest, fastest, tallest, and most expensive object ever to float, designed to carry the legacy of the past into the deep future of the 21st century.