This Bizarre Camouflage Helped Save Ships

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In World War I, naval warfare was brutal, and the British were suffering heavy losses. Tacticians and strategists were looking for any ideas to give their ships and soldiers a fighting chance. Enter Dazzle Camouflage - an outrageous and bold new design inspired by the likes of Pablo Picasso and even Mother Nature. Explore the history of this unique camouflage, and whether it was truly effective. 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 01:38 Pre-Dazzle 03:57 Abbott Handerson Thayer 07:19 John Graham Kerr 10:19 Norman Wilkinson 14:53 Was Dazzle Camouflage Effective? 17:21 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