oggbashan
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The Titanic was a liner travelling between specified ports on a regular timetable. She was designed to navigate the North Atlantic all year round before accurate weather forecasting. She was expected to maintain a regular schedule whatever the weather or sea conditions.
Modern cruise ships could not survive the winter North Atlantic without accurate satellite weather predictions that allow them to avoid storms or rough seas. They aren't real ships that can plough on through any sea. They are mobile hotels.
Liners aren't made anymore. Their robustness of construction, their considerable engine power and their limited passenger capacity made them uneconomic for cruising. They couldn't compete with long haul air travel.
