How the Diesel Engine Became King of the Seas

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After centuries of dominance by the age of sail, the steam engine revolutionised marine propulsion. But everything changed when Rudolf Diesel introduced his groundbreaking diesel engine, reshaping the future of ocean liners, cargo ships, and naval vessels forever. Join Mike as he dives into the history of diesel-powered ships, exploring how this innovation transformed shipbuilding, nautical engineering, and transatlantic travel. From the first diesel-powered ocean liners to modern maritime technology, discover how one invention changed the course of seafaring history. Written By: Mike Brady and Matt Crompton 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 00:00 Intro 01:11 Steam Ships 04:22 Rudolf Diesel 06:17 Early Diesel Ships 09:02 Why Diesel? 11:36 Aorangi 13:33 Queen Elizabeth 2 16:38 Outro #ships #sinking #disaster #titanic #wrecks #exploration #history #adventure #design #engineering #mairitime #safety #vessels #sailing #documentary #story #oceanlinerdesigns