What Led To The End Of The Shipbuilding Golden Era?
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Despite layoffs and massive debts during the Great Depression, Harland & Wolff experienced a revival during WWII, producing crucial warships, including HMS Belfast and HMS Penelope. Despite devastation from air raids in Belfast, the shipyard contributed significantly to the British war effort by building and repairing vessels. Unfortunately it wasn't long after the war that shipbuilding began to decline again with the rise in air travel. How could legendary shipyards like Harland and Wolff survive? Welcome aboard Big Ships! We are your port of call for a captivating voyage through the giants of naval history. From the legendary ships of antiquity to colossal cargo carriers, we promise an ocean of content to quench your thirst. Anchors aweigh! Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u For any enquiries please email owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.