The Worst Ship Design Fails in History

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The design of a ship is crucial to how well it sails, and it is no small feat to plan and build the great vessels that take to the seas. Many ships throughout history have looked flawless at first glance, but dig a little deeper and you will find glaring flaws within their construction - some of which prove to be fatal. From the SS Imperator's warped center of gravity, to the watertight doors on the Empress of Ireland that sealed her fate, join us as we explore some of the worst design flaws in the history of shipbuilding. 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 01:08 This Simple Design Error Was Deadly 22:31 When Engineering Goes Wrong 47:39 When Designers Fail 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