Silent & Alone: How Lighthouses Guided Ships and Saved Lives

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Before the widespread construction of lighthouses in the 19th century, ships sailing the seas were left to navigate stormy waters and treacherous coastlines in complete darkness, where a single rogue wave or jagged rock could lead them to their doom. Lighthouses have a long and rich history, extending long before their heyday in the last two centuries. Today, join me as we explore their Ancient Egyptian origins, the innovation of the Fresnel lens, and the pivotal role the lighthouse plays in keeping ships afloat. 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! 00:00 Intro 01:53 Historical Origins 04:19 Fresnel Lens 07:30 Lighthouse Keepers 09:23 Automation of Lighthouses 11:17 Light Types and Patterns 12:44 Modern Day Use 14:55 Outro 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