How Do Ships Turn?
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Ladies and gentlemen, I'm your friend Mike Brady from Ocean Liner Designs.
How ships have been able to move themselves and maneuver well as they've increased exponentially in size is really remarkable stuff.
One man could turn a 100 ton rudder with relative ease.
Being able to swing your bow around under your own power without the use of tugs is a huge deal.
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It's easy to imagine how small, ancient boats of old would steer through the seas - simply stick an oar in the water and let physics do the rest. But how does a behemoth passenger liner do it? How does one wrest such control (or in some cases, not) over such a significant machine of metal and wood? Today, explore the humble beginnings and vast technological advancements of ship steering; that allow for full control over some of the largest vehicles in the world. Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history's most famous ocean liners and machines! 00:00 Intro 01:30 Early Evolutions 04:37 The Wheel and Steam Steering 07:42 Telemotor 09:29 Emergency Steering Compartments 10:08 Modern Systems 13:34 Outro Click the link to subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE8PTncfn2Vga48jH46HnQ?sub_confirmation=1 #ships #sinking #disaster #titanic #wrecks #exploration #history #adventure #design #engineering #mairitime #safety #vessels #sailing #documentary #story #oceanlinerdesigns