How much POWER does a Cruise Ship need? Engine Room Explained
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one of the questions that's quite often put to the captain on a cruise ship is how does the ship get electricity the answer really long extension cords
in the 1980s it was estimated that an ocean liner the size of the 70,000 gross ton QE2 generated enough electricity every day to power the city of Southampton
the most common power plant on a cruise ship at the moment is a diesel Electric System
this video is brought to you by me and my new book The Evolution of the passenger ship
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The inner workings of the massive engines that propel the world's cruise ships are explored in detail. This video provides a fascinating look at the technology that makes these floating cities possible. The incredible power requirements of a modern cruise ship are explored in detail. This is a rare and exclusive look into the heart of a luxury cruise ship. The engine room is explored, revealing the powerful machinery that keeps the ship running smoothly and efficiently. You'll learn how energy is used to power everything from the engines to the onboard entertainment and amenities. — 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🎶 Listen to The Big Cruise Podcast: https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/ 🛳️ Learn more about cruising at my Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/ 🐱 Get a Captain Hudson: https://emmacruises.com/hudsontoy/ Image Support: Iona and Aida images: Andrew Sassoli-Walker https://solentphotographer.com (incuding the QM2 thumbnail) QE2 images in the opener: Alex Lucas. Cunard Princess: CC.0 NARA Archive: https://nara.getarchive.net/media/the-british-passenger-liner-cunard-princess-passes-a-us-navy-ship-during-operation-bf69c8 Pexels: Lightbulb Illuminating Video by Free Videos: https://www.pexels.com/video/light-bulb-going-on-and-off-853772/ Long Extension Cord Video by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/video/close-up-footage-of-a-person-holding-an-electric-car-charger-9790002/ Wind Farm Video by Anthony 📷📹🙂: https://www.pexels.com/video/wind-turbines-1508628/ Battery Video by Athena: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-battery-charger-for-rechargeable-batteries-3770190/ Containers, Video by Kelly: https://www.pexels.com/video/a-forklift-truck-transferring-a-cargo-container-6618335/ Commons: Reciprocating Engine, Emoscopes CC BY SA 3.0: https://tinyurl.com/249yp3h9 Popular Science 1918, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/2cs3k2dw Reciprocating Engine, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/yckdnceu Titanic, Sinking. Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/bdkhk8m4 Olympic and Titanic, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/2s3828bj Lusitania, New York 1907, Library of Congress, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/2s3rr7dc Lusitania at speed, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/4p99ep63 Canberra Engines, Dashers, CC.0: https://tinyurl.com/58jtpphe NV Savannah, US Government, Public Domain: https://tinyurl.com/52hswvjs Savannah Engines, Acroterion CC BY SA 3.0: https://tinyurl.com/2ysupuaa Savannah Control Room, Acroterion CC BY SA 3.0: https://tinyurl.com/nuclearship Savannah, Acroterion CC BY SA 3.0: https://tinyurl.com/rm7zn2vp Cold Ironing, Pawanexh Kohli, CC BY SA 3.0 https://tinyurl.com/2uaxvdwv Hurtigruten: https://press.hurtigruten.com/pressreleases/hurtigruten-norway-unveils-its-first-zero-emission-cruise-ship-worlds-most-energy-efficient-cruise-vessel-3257567 Tags: #cruiseship #cruisenews #cruiseline #cruising #cruiseships #cunard #princesscruises #cruiseshipjobs #oceanliner #Qe2 #QM2 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join