Titanic's INCREDIBLE 'Big Piece' - Design Secrets
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Creator's Key Takeaways
the big piece gives us unprecedented insight into titanic's design and construction
the big piece is absolutely covered in rivets and these weren't just any rivets
the force of the breakup was so extreme and yet even so the humble rivets mostly held in place
today the big piece is a source of contemplation and inspiration for thousands
Questions This Creator Answers
YouTube Video Description↓
The 'Big Piece' was a huge 20 ton fragment of RMS Titanic's hull recovered in 1998 - but what can it teach us about the way Titanic was built and operated? Join me as we tear the Big Piece apart and explore its design secrets. The stunning renders of the staterooms C-79 and C-81 were completed by 3D modeller and artist Christopher Walker, whose website can be found here; https://www.rmstitanicdesign.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rmstitanicdesign/ https://www.instagram.com/rmstitanic.design/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9HS33DJiBq-N7qGwSAiVg ***THIS DRAWING of Titanic's 'Big Piece' is featured in the FABULOUS NEW BOOK from the authors of 'On a Sea of Glass'. 'Recreating Titanic and her Sisters' tells the history of the Olympic-class ships in one volume that is absolutely packed full of exciting art and other recreations that bring the ships to life as never before. Get your copy today! http://atlanticliners.com/recreatingtitanic/ *** SUPPORT THE CHANNEL! https://www.patreon.com/oceanlinerdes... If you enjoy my content be sure to subscribe to the Patreon where you can get full 24 hour early access to all videos, exclusive content including bloopers and outtakes and an invite to the Crew-only Oceanliner Designs Discord server. Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest ocean liners – from Titanic to Queen Mary but not forgetting the likes of Empress of Ireland or Chusan. Join Mike Brady as he uncovers the myths, explains the timelines, logistics and deep dives into the lives of the people and ships that we all know and love. #titanic #history #engineering #documentary #steering #ships #oceanliners #sinking SHIP MERCH! http://oceanlinerdesignsmerch.com/ 0:00 The death of Titanic 1:57 An introduction to the Big Piece 4:13 The Frames 5:20 The Plating and Rivets 8:11 The Inside: Cabins C-79 and C-81 12:39 The Galley 13:35 Destruction Ship Ocean Liner Oceanliner Designs P&O Strathnaver Maritime History Naval Engineering Ship Engineering Famous Ocean Liners Titanic White Star Line Sinking