Wilhelm Gustloff: The Full Story of History's Worst Sea Disaster
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For these desperate, cold, frightened people, the ship is their last hope, their only hope.
By keeping travelers happy, entertained, and well-fed, they would be hard-pressed to find fault with the regime.
The ship's own sirens shriek as though she is terrified of her own fate.
I am poor, destitute, and have no more children. I cannot cry anymore.
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It was the largest loss of life in a single ship sinking in all of history. In 1945 the cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was evacuating German combatants and refugees from the East when it was caught and torpedoed by the Soviet submarine S-13. The deadly chain of events that led up to the ship's sinking were set in motion years before as the German Reich began a campaign of bloody carnage across Europe dooming millions. But how were 10,000 lost in a single attack? Why was Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed? Featuring rare and unique images and historical documents from the Wilhelm Gustloff Museum, this film revisits the story of the Wilhelm Gustloff and explains it within the context of the War itself and the ship's unique role within the Reich. 100% of the profits from this video's ad revenue are being donated to Doctors Without Borders to help children in warzones. If you would like to make a direct contribution because of this film please visit my fundraising page here: https://fundraise.msf.org.au/fundraiser/michaelbrady/oceanliner-designs---mv-wilhelm-gustloff-memoral-fundraiser?enref=4b73b1e8c5268130083ea64fdeb53534 With very special thanks to Edward Petruskevich and the Wilhelm Gustloff museum for kindly providing such unique and rare historical images of the Ship: https://www.wilhelmgustloffmuseum.com/introduction NO GENERATIVE AI IS USED IN ANY OF OUR VIDEOS We are proud to hire and engage with real artists and talented creatives including: 3D models - Stefan Draminski and Irina Marchand 3D animations - Harry Dean-Pritchard 2D motion graphics - James Haggarty Editing - Larissa Hass Writing - Sarah Brenneman Principle sources and recommended further reading: 'The Cruelest Night', Christopher Dobson, John Miller and Ronald Payne 'The Good Captain and the Bad Captain', Professor Bill Niven 'Stalingrad', Antony Beevor This film is intended to be an anti-war documentary that does not idolise or glorify Third Reich ideaology or imagery. The Third Reich was a murderous, barbarous regime that only brought death and destruction and does not deserve or warrant celebration or commemoration. Usage of Third Reich imagery and audio is intended purely to paint a contextual and era-appropriate picture for the audience. Track listing: 'HERO TRACKS' Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: No. 2, Death of Åse by Edvard Grieg Eric Jacobsen & the Odyssey Orchestra German Mass, D.872: Heilig, heilig, heilig by Franz Schubert Sunshine Singers They Walk Among Us -Lennon Hutton Not What it Seems - Christian Andersen Dark Space - Ave Air Weapon of Choice - Fabien Tell Virtuosity - Howard Harper-Barnes Converging Mirrors - DEX 1200 Rest - Elin Piel Hyperion - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Darkest of Demons - Hampus Naeselius Iron Dome - Hampus Naeselius Out of Control - Stefan Ekström Tides - Jakob Ahlbom Ashes of All - Stefan Ekström Portrait of Darkness - Stefan Ekström Cold Sweat - Craft Case Bulletin World - Out To The World Imber - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Egression - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen The Frozen Chase - Dian Shuai Mission to Eternity - Stefan Ekström Annihilated - Blue Saga Marker 0 - Luba Hilman Cursed Tunnel - Lennon Hutton Corrivation - Ethan Sloan Bad Vibrations - Stefan Ekström Come Closer - Belladonna Strings Anxiety Attack - Bonnie Grace Don't Turn Around - Belladonna Strings Between Two Worlds - Farrell Wooten The Cave - Belladonna Strings Static Breath - Lennon Hutton Granny - Lennon Hutton Margin - Daniella Ljungsberg Enter the Realm of Shadows - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen A Slow Descent - Victor Lundberg Deathwish Attic - Experia The Crimson Moon - Dian Shuai Hope - Gavin Luke Reflection No. 3 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekström La Mia Perdita - Martin Klein 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 #disaster #navy #worldwartwo #kriegsmarine #history #film