How Ships' Lights Work
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Ladies and gentlemen, I'm your friend Mike Brady from Ocean Liner Designs, and today we're going to figure out just what ship's lights really mean.
In 1836, the Royal Navy had had enough. They decided to put some simple rules in place that the rest of the fleet could observe.
If two ships spot one another's mast head and side lightss from ahead in clear conditions at nighttime, they both need to adjust their courses to the right to starboard so that they pass port to port, that is red light to red light.
When both lights you see ahead, starboard turn and show your red.
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A ship's lights is just one of many safety measures in place to avoid collisions. Why is the port light red? And the starboard light green? Today, explore the purpose of lights on a ship, and why it's crucial that those aboard have a clear understanding of exactly what they see in the dark. Written by Mike Brady & Matt Crompton 3D Animations by Jack Gibson Titanic animations courtesy of Titanic Honor and Glory, Vintage Digital Revival LLC 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! 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