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@Useaname
Жыл бұрын
Excellent thanks
@warchild4974
Жыл бұрын
Okay so am I silly to ask, but lets say they had a guy at the docking bridge, being that, that wheel is directly on-top of the steering gear, would that not have helped turn Titanic a lot quicker?
@davidallison9880
Жыл бұрын
4:18 A really good video and amazing research. Only one comment. You show the limits for swing of the rudder, lock to lock, to be 40 degrees. I was always under the impression this was 80 degrees, lock to lock, so that the helm and rudder in a hard a starboard order, would be 40 degrees off the longitudinal axis.
@fernandaduarte6107
Жыл бұрын
0:13, 892 feet?
@MegaBagin
Жыл бұрын
One thing I wonder about. How quickly did the servo react to the steering wheel position steering wheel?
@3UZFE
Жыл бұрын
Those steering motors and gears are an absolute work of art.
@VincoVenator
Жыл бұрын
I think most people tend to look down on things like this because they view it as old fashioned, or low technology since it's 100 years away from where we are now but this video just shows how fascinating, complex, and ingenious these things really were.
@3UZFE
Жыл бұрын
Electronics free technology is very underrated and underappreciated by most people today.
@MikeLikesChannel
Жыл бұрын
@@3UZFE also rejected by corporations, because it’s often more expensive.
@samholdsworth420
Жыл бұрын
I find this kind of technology more impressive because it's so crude, simple and effective...
@canuckprogressive.3435
Жыл бұрын
The same kind of system are still used on tugs and fishboats to this day. The control system is about the same but hydraulic pumps are used instead if steering engines that is.
@aleisterlavey9716
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard the phrase " first, things are primitive, then they become complicated, at last, they end up simple "
@TheKgr320
Жыл бұрын
I'm not really even into maritime or naval history but I stumbled across your Carpathia video and just been binge watching your content since. I love how you explain everything in terms that are understandable, logical, and not at all sensationalized. Your content is also structured so that I can listen to an episode as a podcast or watch the video itself and either way I won't lose out on much context.
@OceanlinerDesigns
Жыл бұрын
That’s such great feedback, thanks for watching!
@AlRoblesTV
Жыл бұрын
He's going to have a fatty liver disease soon.. Jesus also praises this smart youtuber..
@harridan.
Жыл бұрын
echo that
@bigmack2141
Жыл бұрын
Oh such a pleasure to view such an enthusiastic presenter. The details on board are unbelievable, the design,engineering and the excellent construction of such a beautiful ship.
@SeanBZA
Жыл бұрын
Incidentally that lathe used to machine it is still in use, it was moved away from the shipyard, and even has appeared in a few videos of it being used to repair massive machinery. It is massive, yes still capable of incredible accuracy, and has been modernised with digital readouts, totally dwarfed by the massive machine they are used to measure.
@Jangocat
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen such detail about the engineering of the Titanic, and I've been interested in this ship for decades. Well done!
@shapesnatch1341
Жыл бұрын
I'm always amased by how technologically advanced the Titanic was for a ship from the 1910s. Truely remarkable.
@tallyhallguy
Жыл бұрын
A massive ship, massive rudder, all controlled by a small helm. Wow.
@dampflokfreund
Жыл бұрын
What a technical marvel. I have always wondered how that works. Thanks for using such high quality photos and 3D models!
@markpekrul4393
Жыл бұрын
I've studied Titanic for 40 years, and still found this video very informative - thanks! One note on the commands Murdoch gave that night - my understanding is that he followed current maritime regs precisely for an object dead ahead: swing the bow and order "full astern", reversing the engines to attempt to slow the ship. But with a ship of Titanic's size, the order "full astern" merely served to remove wash against the rudder, reducing it's effectiveness (Cameron's film demonstrated the agonizingly slow and ineffective impact this latter command had). If he had ordered "hard a-starboard, full AHEAD", followed by his command to port the ship's stern around the berg, we likely wouldn't be having this conversation. In this way maritime tradition hadn't yet accounted for ships of this size. At least that's this layman's understanding.
@nboceanlinerhistory
Жыл бұрын
No one but Mike can give us such a detailed analysis of Titanic’s steering! You did an amazing job🙌
@josephgaviota
Жыл бұрын
💯 Agree!
@jimreeves1954
9 ай бұрын
@@josephgaviotahe's amazing
@roadweary5252
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been studying Titanic for years and never knew the steering system was this extensive. Another great production, Mike! Hope you see you on Tom’s livestream in April!
@kanyebreast6072
Жыл бұрын
No one ever talks about the rudders really, that's why
@jamesbehrje4279
Жыл бұрын
I always thought the steering would have been more electrical orientated. I guess you learn something new all the time.
@mikehunntt5338
Жыл бұрын
I like the picture at the end showing parts still in place on the ship looking really good condition
@nicolasrose3064
Жыл бұрын
"Study" implies a dedicated devotion to examining in detail the predominant mechanical capabilities at the very least, how could you "study" a Ship "for years" and "not know how "extensive" the steering system is, you possibly over-estimate your capacity for "study".
@rayburnyarborough4695
Жыл бұрын
Not to burst your bubble, but the great ship was intentionally sunk. There were men aboard who were against the Fed (banksters) taking over our money system. Watch ‘The Creature From Jekyll Island’. This will wake you up!
@Unownshipper
Жыл бұрын
Once again, truly impressive. You took a question I wasn't asking, a concept I believe I thoroughly comprehended, and made me realized my understanding was just the tip of the iceberg (pun intended). Very thorough, very insightful.
@IntrepidMilo
Жыл бұрын
Truly another amazing video Mike. I am a marine navigator and my job is steering large vessels. In the 100 plus years since the Titanic sank not much has changed in the way ships are steered. When the order to turn of the ship either to port or starboard is given the helmsman replies with the order back and turns the ship. The signal is sent from the wheel to the steering flat and the steering gear turns the rudder. Its interesting to watch the steering gear turn the ship.
@gregre052
Жыл бұрын
Interesting, for sure. My problem is still, wrong Info gets and the decisions need info for correct decisions
@tommurphy4307
Жыл бұрын
lexus just recently re-invented the steering wheel in their drive-by-wire 2023 lexus rz450e- too bad they forgot to include a phaser holster in the control yoke.
@AleksLazar
Жыл бұрын
Amazed at the level and scale of 100+ years ago engineering every time I learn anything new about the ocean liners
@EnzedderEntertainment
Жыл бұрын
Once again you never cease to amaze when you are covering lesser-known topics. Really enjoyed this one Mike, good effort mate.
@Mrbeahz1
Жыл бұрын
This is the first of your videos I've seen. You do a great job presenting technical details while maintaining a gripping narrative. Well done!
@OceanlinerDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@darthdevious
Жыл бұрын
Here in Toledo, we have a lake freighter museum ship built in the same era. Has the same rudder set up, and the gear room looks very similar, just not to the scale of Titanic.
@Klappadler7844
Жыл бұрын
The Schoonmaker is a great place to visit!
@darthdevious
Жыл бұрын
@@Klappadler7844 it really is. Have taken the tour several times. We were even there the day they renamed her back to the Schoonmaker from the Bowyer. At the time, we were just visiting, and just happened to luck out and go there that day. Now we live about 5 minutes away from the ship.
@ericfasold805
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I've actually been on that ship before! very interesting peice of history.
@FMZown
Жыл бұрын
The single rudder is mounted in front of the central propeller which was the steam turbine driven shaft that had no reverse gear (or turbine). On the night that titanic struck the ice burg this meant that it was stopped when the order to reverse was given. A stationary (or reversing prop) stops flow over the rudder limiting its effectiveness and would have reduced titanics ability to turn. Im sure you cover this is another video but i thought its worth mentioning since it affected the performance of the steering system.
@johnbishop5316
Жыл бұрын
Yes, paradoxically it might have turned faster with middle propeller on full speed?
@Crosshair84
Жыл бұрын
@@johnbishop5316 That wouldn't have been possible with the Titanic. The center propeller was powered by a low pressure turbine that used the exhaust steam from the two triple-expansion engines. It could only be used above 1/2 ahead and had to be shut down when reversing the two main engines. The steam instead being diverted directly to the condensers.
@johnbishop5316
Жыл бұрын
@@Crosshair84 Of course. Obvious really. Hadn't quite occured to me!
@michellerogers2996
2 ай бұрын
It would’ve made no difference Titanic still would’ve hit the iceberg and they did not reverse the engines they stopped them!
@craigpeter4794
Жыл бұрын
The engineering ingenuity is truly mind boggling! Brilliant video Mike!
@NatoCaloGaming
Жыл бұрын
You've probably answered this a number of times, but I can't help but ask if you're the son of the Australian musician Mike Brady? The interest in oceanliners, the facial resemblance, and heck the name itself makes it far too much of a coincidence for me at this point haha. Always enjoy watching your videos and this one is no exception!
@OceanlinerDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Haha good detective work - yes that’s my Dad. He came out to Aus in ‘59 on Strathnaver! We have the love of ships and liners in common :)
@gregorymoore2877
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to know if he's in any way related to the famous architect Mike Brady, was busy raining three boys of his own. They were four men living all together, but they were all alone. 😉
@ivantim781
Жыл бұрын
Perfect video! Thank you very much, its mind-blowing to understand the amount of engineering put it Titanic. If you read comments, please, make a video (or KZitem shorts) about how machine telegraphs on Titanic worked, and why there were 6 of them, if she had only 3 engines
@generalsquirrel9548
Жыл бұрын
I when i still was a younger child (im now 19 becoming 20 in a month) i watched the 97 titanic alot bcs it fascinated me. I now know why it fascinated me. I have recently discovered that my love for classic cars, military vehicles, ships and old steam locomotive's have in common. That i have a love for old engineering of vehicles, machinery and its history. And i discovered it months ago thanks to your channel. Thank you.
@shikishimaOW
Жыл бұрын
Mike is more better than my history teacher
@F-Man
Жыл бұрын
Most gooder*
@yallainrite3658
Жыл бұрын
History? What's that?
@bungobaggins01
Жыл бұрын
Better than your english teacher too it seems
@Phaaschh
Жыл бұрын
And betterer than your English teecher.
@Owen01
Жыл бұрын
@@Phaaschh Yours too, evidently. “Teecher” lmao.
@kennethbrock1400
Жыл бұрын
I had often wondered how the Titanic was steered. You are very thorough and knowledgeable! I love you!
@BHuang92
Жыл бұрын
Interesting explanation about how the steering mechanism worked on Titanic. One of the criticisms of the disaster was how small the rudder was in proportion to Titanic's size and could've avoided the iceberg if the design of the rudder was bigger.
@matthewwilliams2881
Жыл бұрын
Guess you didn't make it to the end?
@535phobos
Жыл бұрын
Well, sure. They could have made a huge rudder to make her turn on a dime. Also a triple hull and 300 watertight compartments... In the end its a commercial ship and and you have to compromise in the design.
@curbmassa
Жыл бұрын
Worth noting that the faster the hull speed, the more effective the rudder is in maneuvering the ship. I read somewhere that was the reason for the high rate of speed through the ice field that night.
@applejacks971
Жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up I always thought they shoulda put rudders towards the bow in sync with the rear rudder. Then when you turn, the whole ship would move left or right while remaining its straight line heading. Yet also hook up the front rudders rudders to their own steering wheel so the front could be turned instead of having to depend on the read rudder to point the bow in the correct direction. Voila, they invented bow thrusters. I had that idea in the early 70's as a 6 year old, except they were little drop down rudders :)
@boataxe4605
Жыл бұрын
Hate to bust your bubble, but many car ferries have had bow rudders and propellers since the 1940’s.
@applejacks971
4 ай бұрын
@@boataxe4605 hate to burst your bubble, but as a kid growing up in the sticks in the 70's we didn't know that.
@ACowGirlFan
Жыл бұрын
Well-presented, detailed and very informative. Thank you for explaining the steering system. I've always wondered how it worked on such a huge ship.
@winstonsmith478
Жыл бұрын
I've read that ordering the engines full astern may have been a mistake because the rudder forces would have been stronger if that had not been done.
@1pcfred
Жыл бұрын
Mistakes were made and fate was sealed. The Titanic sinking was a litany of errors really. From basic design decisions to material quality issues. She was going down no matter what.
@sparrowlt
Жыл бұрын
The engines took longer to fully stop than the time time it took for the contact so dont think it mattered much
@MikkoRantalainen
Жыл бұрын
The biggest mistake was to go fast in darkness before inventing a radar.
@RenKnight347
Жыл бұрын
@@MikkoRantalainen It has been said that during the days of coal-fired boilers, it wasn't uncommon to leave port with a coal fire going in the coal bunker(s). However.... To leave any port of call, knowing that there's a raging fire going onboard just seems to be the biggest calamity that is asking for trouble in spades. Yet, this is what was done at that time by most.
@timothyreed8417
Жыл бұрын
@@MikkoRantalainen The Titanic was going at a speed needed to arrive in port as per the schedule. The Captain was following SOP for the time period…
@40beretta1
3 ай бұрын
I have to wonder if Ford Engineers studied this complicated steering design.... Very well done O.D
@gregorymoore2877
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy the comparisons of Titanic designs and components with those of the Lusitania. I noted that you said the Lusitania's (and Mauritania's) rudders where more like that of a military vessel. Of course, that could be because the design criteria were set by the Admiralty. In return for assisting in the funding of the ships, the Admiralty had rights to confiscate them for use in times of war.
@johnbishop5316
Жыл бұрын
They had deck wells for guns to justify the subsidy. When The Navy took over Mauretan ia and ran her up and down the (English) channel, it emptied the bunkers at Portsmouth! They couldn't afford the coal!
@tommeakin1732
Жыл бұрын
@@johnbishop5316 ww1 started during the Royal Navies transition from coal to oil, so it wouldn't surprise me if a ship this size that was capable of such speed while being reliant on the old fuel type would be a pain in the behind
@stephenwilson5043
Жыл бұрын
Great video Mike, I used to work aboard Waverley the last seagoing paddle steamer which still sails today offering day cruises around the Uk. Waverley uses a Browns patent telemotor and a quadrant steam steering engine to this day.
@sirandrelefaedelinoge
Жыл бұрын
Recalling that this was only shortly after the Industrial Revolution all of this seems almost miraculous...
@jimmyguy428
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that you went into such great detail on the steering system in it's entirety. For me, as a retired diesel/heavy equipment mechanic whom is fascinated from a young age by how things work, I feel I now have a great understanding of Titanic's steering gear. Great video with a clear, and entertaining explanation. I subbed!
@lucasrem
Жыл бұрын
When you worked, did you understand anything? Not needing a school?
@jimmyguy428
Жыл бұрын
@@lucasrem What are you even talking about?!
@tommurphy4307
Жыл бұрын
i've got you beat- my first technical drawings were done on my mom's uterine wall
@OneNationUnderGod.
Жыл бұрын
The thing that gets me the most is all the engineering, hard work & millions of man hours that went into Titanic for it to end up at the bottom of the ocean. Such a tremendous loss.
@wesleyfreiman7649
Жыл бұрын
It didn’t even occur to me why he ordered starboard when he meant port. Awesome. Makes for a great riddle
@RC-nq7mg
Жыл бұрын
So it has been confirmed. Olympic class liners came stock with power assist steering.
@mbryson2899
Жыл бұрын
Masterfully done! You made it clear even to this amateur enthusiast.
@TheKurtsPlaceChannel
Жыл бұрын
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
@jayrobinson7554
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always btw, iv been obsessed with titanic for 25 years and still always learn something new from your very well put together videos.
@rob5944
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for another very informative piece. Keep up the good work!
@mikeebrady
Жыл бұрын
Huh, didn't know I ran a youtube channel about oceanliners! I didn't even know I knew so much about them.
@OceanlinerDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Hello me!
@anthonycrnkovich5241
Жыл бұрын
I always thought instead of trying to steer away from the iceberg they should have cut their speed and ram it head on. That way they would only have to endure an impact that would send everything sprawling, but actual damage to the ship would be minimal. The helmsman opted to turn because that's the instinctive reaction, but they saw the berg too late to successfully clear it by turning. If only he chose to risk ramming instead. They might have stayed afloat long enough for the Carpathia to reach them in time to save everyone.
@chrisleggatt3240
Жыл бұрын
A slight variant, if turned to port, the starboard side of the ship could possibly have been steered towards the 'berg before the rudder would have had any effect on the direction of the vessel of that length. The ice berg was simply too close to go around it, and a relatively smaller clip of the stbd bow was a safer bet than taking out the entire side. Perhaps saving more lives thus. That's my take on that version of the order.
@paoloviti6156
Жыл бұрын
In this regard I think this is the best place to to have much needed understanding regarding the magnificent ocean liners like the present steering system of the unfortunate Titanic. Thank you for sharing all this very informative video and looking forward to see your next videos 👍👍👍👍
@justinminer1354
Жыл бұрын
I looked this up a few months ago and all the information I found said that the Titanic rudder was turned with unassisted human-powered cables. I knew intuitively, that just wasn't possible. I'm so glad to see this video describe the rudder engine.
@Clown321321
Жыл бұрын
Great material, enjoyed it a lot! Thanks!
@TheFreshSpam
Жыл бұрын
Great watch, loved the detail about all the steering , love hearing about all these boats beyond basic facts and statements from more mainstream documentarys
@speakersteve9586
Жыл бұрын
Excellent technical analysis.
@MisterOcclusion
4 ай бұрын
Up until you described the tradition for steering orders i was trying to puzzle out how a big ship could possibly be counter steered like a motorcycle is 😂
@jimtomassetti8928
Жыл бұрын
You do a great Jobof explaining about the ship....all way's a fan of the Titanic! Thank You!!
@DullerCrab
Жыл бұрын
I would absolutely love to see more content directed towards the construction of the Titanic (or really any ocean liner of the period), I find it extremely fascinating and I love the cool forgotten photographs of the structural shops where the parts were made. Such a labour of love. I work as a shipfitter in a large Canadian shipyard building ships for the navy and coastguard, from start to finish. I am in absolute awe at how they could do such technical work at an absolutely impressive scale back then. We have a 564 foot long cargo ship on the go right now and it’s astonishing how large it is sitting on the slip, just looms over the whole yard. I find myself nipping around through the tight corridors and down steep engineering staircases, peering into open manways to the pitch black of the double bottom, very very easy to get lost. Would’ve been wild to have a walk through the Titanic during the building phase, I am extremely curious of the intricate technique of shipbuilding before welding was a thing, rather than just hearing “they used rivets”. Thanks Mike!
@DerpyPossum
Жыл бұрын
He has a couple videos on Queen Mary’s construction, if that interests you :)
@catreader9733
9 ай бұрын
I recall seeing references to Titanic's telemotor when the wreck was discovered on the seafloor, and seeing in photographs and artwork. But I didn't know what it did and erroneously assumed it was more of a communications device (like engine telegraphs) than a an operative device. Wow!
@jourwalis-8875
6 ай бұрын
Here you can see the Citroens specially angeled gearwheels first used on the Titanic!
@fartzparker6891
Жыл бұрын
Love these, glad I found your channel..
@Kataang101
Жыл бұрын
just found the channel and am really enjoying the content!
@richatom71
Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant episode .
@lucakugler1096
8 ай бұрын
It is so nice to find helpfull and interesting Videos these days... Between all thos usless and time wasting waste on the Internet.. Keep going with your content👌🏻 Greetings from South Germany
@rev9fan1
Жыл бұрын
I'm 100% obsessed with Titanic, I know damn near everything there is to know, but didn't know how the steering worked. I figured cable and pulleys, or maybe if it was a state of the art electric motors of some sort. Also thanks for dispelling the myth of the rudder being too small, I always knew that to be the case!
@167curly
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that very interesting explanation.
@TheZirMc
Жыл бұрын
Actually a small correction, the steering order were given on which way to turn the tiller, not the vessel. Hard starboard would mean turn the tiller as hard as you could right, and the vessel would turn left. This was done to avoid confusion, however the tradition lingered through to more modern steering arrangements where often neither was correct (if you gave the command hard starboard, both the wheel and the vessel would turn to the left), which have now been more or less stamped out by modern conventions and tradition to avoid confusion. I think the introduction of STCW more clearly standardized commands given on bridge. Also ISM also have a few paragraph of clear and consise orders, as well as common working language. Even though the rudder was tall, this was to ensure a sufficient surface area, as much of it was out of the way of the propeller, as such reducing the steering effect. Compared to a modern rudder, which tends to be foil shaped to increase the surface area and reduce drag, but have about the same height as the propeller. It is a widely ineffictive design that both affect turning performance, and fuel / speed performance. The innovation was mostly done on the steering gear and the bridge command, rudder it self was just scaled up to fit for purpose.
@johnbishop5316
Жыл бұрын
It wouldn't have needed to be very effective if the ship has been stationary or creeping instead of doing 22 knots into an icefield.
@DylRicho
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Mike.
@Michael1M6
Жыл бұрын
Glad I found this channel
@blxtothis
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a well presented, entertaining and educational video, an excellent presentation, naturally you have a new subscriber!
@MarkAshtonLund
Жыл бұрын
I always wondered how the steering worked. Thank you for the great video!
@JF32304
10 ай бұрын
I wonder what it would take to make a ship just like it today. The tech they used was revolutionary for its time!
@ronaldtartaglia4459
Жыл бұрын
These videos are so great. Informative and very soothing.
@JollyCaptain
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It was very interesting.
@kiwiwarlord8152
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: on a modern passenger ferry there are 5 positions on the bridge alone from where you can steer the ship.
@aidanbowe3866
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Something I knew nothing about. You research and knowledge is to be applauded 👏👏
@BobalouTheOneTheOnly
Жыл бұрын
That last photo at the end is so saddening to me. Just the fact that you can clearly see the telemotor, still standing upright, as if awaiting commands, which it will never receive again.
@jimbluma2558
Жыл бұрын
Until Jan. 1931 if an officer on a British ship wanted to turn the ship to the port he would order a turn to starboard which turned the rudder tiller to starboard and the rudder below it to port. On Jan 1, 1931 the British adopted the standard that had been used by the rest of the world in which the directions of the turn and the order were the same.
@andymac2935
4 ай бұрын
Truly mind-blowing!
@michaelheimbrand5424
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: The chevron shaped gears that´s seen in Titanic´s steering engines is a Citroën invention. That´s why Citroën´s logo is the double chevron.
@mnhoss2100
9 ай бұрын
Great video as always sir
@spiderzvow1
Жыл бұрын
Another informative well made video
@reddogchi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've never understood why the command 'Hard a-Starboard' was given, when the ship obviously needed (and did) turn to Port. So, if I understand this correctly, in view of that order, the wheel would've been spun anti-clockwise to deploy the rudder to the left. Very counter-intuitive! I wonder when that custom was dispensed with?
@LWVH81
Жыл бұрын
I just recently discovered your channel and it is excellent. You do a great job. Well researched and clearly presented. Thank you.
@bryanjuni706
Жыл бұрын
You are the absolute best at this. 10/10. Great to see a fellow aussie being so prevelent on Titanic discussion. Well done. I like how you tell a story whislt teaching something. I have loved the Titanic since i was in upper primary school when teh movie came out and yet i still learn from you! Thank you so much!
@wpbshow
Жыл бұрын
Very insightful
@DK-ed7be
Жыл бұрын
The irony being that had the Titantic actually turned hard to starboard it may not have sunk. Yes, it would have collided more squarely with the iceberg but, many of the forward compartments are sealed preventing flooding from spreading aft. As it was Titantic grazed the berg rupturing seams along many frames and compartments, many of which were open to the next aft compartment. Therefore as a compartment flooded water would cascade into adjacent aft comparts thus slowing dragging the ship under.
@alexis_ian
Жыл бұрын
Oddly Tiler commands didn't confused me when watching the Titanic film by James Cameron although later I found it odd until I learn about tiler commands and why there no longer used these days as it would be confusing!
@TheGtk444
Жыл бұрын
Nice job on this video. Subscribed.
@yanikem6655
Жыл бұрын
Robert Hichens’ body was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Aberdeen UK. He was serving on a boat moored offshore and died, so was buried locally.
@Nick-ye5kk
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@bluskytoo
Жыл бұрын
great info for engineering nerds , ty
@Xamry
2 ай бұрын
I need a Titanic construction simulation Like how and where does construction even BEGIN!?
@dexterpoindexter3583
Жыл бұрын
For real now, how DID it steer? "You put your left foot in, You take your left foot out; You put your left foot in And you shake it all about..."
@trailrunnah8886
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating video! Very well done. This just popped up in my feed, so I figured I'd check it out. Probably because I watch a lot of USS New Jersey and Texas stuff. I've never watched too much about cruise ships, but I love videos with this level of information in detail, so I look forward to watching more of them.
@idiomasentusiasticos7954
Жыл бұрын
I’ve probably seen ships bigger than the titanic. But in my mind, the titanic is still the biggest ship ever made.
@skunkjobb
Жыл бұрын
Since most people confuse starboard and port about half the times, it doesn't matter much which order is given. Just say something and see which way the ship turns.
@lastlostone
Жыл бұрын
So Yesterday i saw your short about the titanic's astern propulsion setup... I commented on it "did you know about the titanic steering setup.... Today i see this video.... so yes, you did know about the titanic's tiller orders arrangement :D
@pantherplatform
Жыл бұрын
It had an extra funnel to make up for the fact that it had an "undersized rudder"
@stuartkcalvin
Жыл бұрын
To avoid an imminent obstacle when driving a big ship, you have to get the stern around it. Simply turning to port or starboard (like driving a car) will set the conditions for a stern incident for a big ship. The initial wheel orders are counterintuitive in big ships because the stern has to be brought around. You have to wheel away from the obstacle, often placing the stern in a line with the obstacle, then wheel back to the obstacle to clear the stern. This also avoids "squat", although generally experienced in shallow water, it can be experienced when there are relative depths between a large obstacle and a large ship. A large ship can experience squat when passing close to an iceberg.
@frankmiller95
Жыл бұрын
Written like a maritime academy grad, unlike myself, a hawespiper and generally stubborn meathead.
@stuartkcalvin
Жыл бұрын
@@frankmiller95 just a very old RAN, drunken, fish headed, ship driver, that's all. This is not a bad channel.
@frankmiller95
Жыл бұрын
@@stuartkcalvin Oz is great.
@donchristianson3153
Жыл бұрын
With the rudder ya fricken genius!!!!
@OceanlinerDesigns
Жыл бұрын
But how did the rudder turn?
@angeldejesusestradadiaz4995
Жыл бұрын
I finally subed to you your content is amazing thx.
@williambikash6645
Жыл бұрын
Ships and most boats steer from the stern. When in a turn the stern swings in a wider radius than the bow. When trying to avoid an object that shows up a short distance in front, quickly decide which way to turn and when the object is midship turn toward it so the wide arcing stern won't hit it. The Titanic hit on the stbd side forward so it did not have enough time to reach midship and counter the maneuver. Big ships can lag between turning the rudder and the ship reacting.
@nealpanning3536
Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos for their fresh and obviously well researched content. No copycat videos here. Weird question, if the main wheel is turned does the wheel in the back turn with it or do they operate independently? Also, will one wheel take precedence over the other wheel like if they were turned in opposite directions?
@fmyoung
5 ай бұрын
1:09 Back then ship's wheels worked like tillers; you turned it one way to go the other way. It wasn't till 1924 that ship's wheels were re-rigged to, in Walter Lord's words, "cater to the instincts of a generation raised on the automobile." So, it's now been 100yrs since the change
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