The Canceled 'Super Titanic' - RMMV Oceanic

Editorial Summary

The creator explores the history of the RMMV Oceanic, a planned White Star Line super liner intended to be the largest ship in the world. Designed by Harland and Wolff, the vessel was meant to restore British dominance in shipbuilding following the loss of the Titanic. The project faced significant technical hurdles, specifically regarding a radical new diesel propulsion system that caused construction delays. The creator explains how the ship's fate was ultimately sealed by a combination of the Great Depression and the fraudulent financial activities of Owen Phillips, Lord Kylson. Kylson, who had acquired the White Star Line, engaged in a cycle of using government loans to fund acquisitions, leading to a massive deficit and his eventual imprisonment. As the company faced bankruptcy, the Oceanic project was abandoned, and its funds were diverted to other vessels. The video concludes by noting that the merger between White Star Line and Cunard Line led to the cancellation of the Oceanic in favor of the Queen Mary, leaving the super liner as a lost chapter in maritime history.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.