17:11 Thomas Andrews, along with Capt Smith and First Officer Murdoch, may in the end have actually chosen to go down with the ship rather than potentially get faced with hefty, unpleasant grilling at court (and probably jail time too, on top of that). The reasons? Capt Smith and Thomas Andrews knew exactly that the Titanic had far from enough lifeboats; Murdoch issued the very orders that failed to save the ship
19:19 The Olympic's sea trials were also far from thorough and comprehensive; they lasted only 2 days which is really peanuts compared to those of the SS United States; hers lasted a good six weeks
Thank you for a detailed overall perspective of Titanic's build, trials, and trip to Southampton, a part of her life rarely explored – and brought into magnificent perspective with the graphics. Along with information on the various people and their roles. This in-depth look really captures the imagination☺️
"As a result of observing Olympic in the storm which turned out to be one of the worst of her career, Harland & Wolff decided to make a number of refinements, including changes to Number 1 Hatch. On 13 th. February 1912, Francis Carruthers, Ship Surveyor to the Board of Trade at Belfast, also reported that the shipbuilder was making changes to Titanic as a result of her older sister’s experience. They were fitting a one-inch-thick steel ‘strap’ on the port and starboard sides of the ship ‘in way of no.6 boiler room and extending three frame spaces forward of the watertight bulkhead at the forward end of the boiler room.’ The strap extended from frame 63 to frame 81 at the landing of strakes J and K, at the ‘upper turn of the bilge.’ At this area, the hull frames were spaced thirty-six inches apart (the furthest distance between frames throughout the entire ship)."
…… "the Board of Trade decided to take the opportunity to examine Olympic when she was drydocked for the replacement of a port propeller blade. Accordingly, Carruthers made a detailed inspection and reported on 6 March 1912. The Board were concerned that there might be other signs of stress, beyond the specific riveted joints which they knew were being modified. Carruthers’ report allayed those fears: Below the waterline starboard side forward in way of no. 6 boiler room in the shell landing of J & K strakes from frame 63 to 74, about 160 rivets were slack and were drilled out and & renewed."
Board of Trade. Consultative Document LL No. 22818 refers. !!!
Hi Mike. As you would be acutely aware, most of what is available online about Titanic is about the vessel colliding with the iceberg and the events that followed. It was refreshing to see the information about the ship prior to its maiden voyage. I thoroughly enjoyed your video about this as it gave more insight into the events prior to it leaving Southhampton for its maiden and only voyage. This video provides an excellent and interesting human perspective on the story of the ship. Well done!
I wonder if there would’ve been a different number or anything along the lines of communication, if the bridge crew hadn’t been changed?
Sort of like when anything gets switched around sometimes people are afraid to speak up or what not.. not going for a butterfly effect type of thing, but more of it would’ve affected the Swiss cheese model, so to speak, a little bit
Just drives home how shocking news of the sinking of Titanic was. The army of workers who built and rigorously tested the vessel, checking all of the boxes and in places exceeded expectations; how could they conceive her maiden voyage not to be successful?
I wonder why Chief Officer Wilde was not portrayed in the Cameron movie. It distinctly gives the impression that Murdoch is second in command. I'd also never heard the term Chief Officer before becoming familiar with Titanic's senior officers.
People always point out how Mr Blair had the only pair of binoculars on board. They forget there were another five pairs of glasses on board, one in tge bridge. Lookouts did not normally get to use glasses, but Mr Blair let them use his pair. Mr Lightoller did nit wish to let them use the glasses and gave the excuse he could not find the keys.
I’ve always wondered if her lookout crows nest had been higher by 10-15 ft, would that have allowed the lookouts to spot the berg sooner allowing more time for the port round maneuver. Possibly starting the maneuver 2-3 minutes sooner may have been just enough to allow for success 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Once again you nailed it Mr. Brady. You and your team has made another masterpiece of a documentary. Thank you for great information and details about RMS Titanic. Keep up the good work.
It's videos like these that give me a deeper look into the Titanic and what she went through just before her first and last voyage. I love history and this channel makes me love my favourite topics a lot more.
41:02 All those workers at Harland & Wolff who built her must've been really proud
And to think that an iceberg was able to put an end to all that in as little as 10s
17:11 Thomas Andrews, along with Capt Smith and First Officer Murdoch, may in the end have actually chosen to go down with the ship rather than potentially get faced with hefty, unpleasant grilling at court (and probably jail time too, on top of that). The reasons? Capt Smith and Thomas Andrews knew exactly that the Titanic had far from enough lifeboats; Murdoch issued the very orders that failed to save the ship
19:19 The Olympic's sea trials were also far from thorough and comprehensive; they lasted only 2 days which is really peanuts compared to those of the SS United States; hers lasted a good six weeks
Isn't it quite something that on her way to New York the Titanic almost collided with a ship by the name – of all names – New York….
I always find your videos educational thank you for all your dedication to these videos u make
he says "belfast" like a n australian whos lived on the ormeua road for 20 years
Thank you for a detailed overall perspective of Titanic's build, trials, and trip to Southampton, a part of her life rarely explored – and brought into magnificent perspective with the graphics. Along with information on the various people and their roles. This in-depth look really captures the imagination☺️
"As a result of observing Olympic in the storm which turned out to be one of the worst of her career, Harland & Wolff decided to make a number of refinements, including changes to Number 1 Hatch. On 13 th. February 1912, Francis Carruthers, Ship Surveyor to the Board of Trade at Belfast, also reported that the shipbuilder was making changes to Titanic as a result of her older sister’s experience. They were fitting a one-inch-thick steel ‘strap’ on the port and starboard sides of the ship ‘in way of no.6 boiler room and extending three frame spaces forward of the watertight bulkhead at the forward end of the boiler room.’ The strap extended from frame 63 to frame 81 at the landing of strakes J and K, at the ‘upper turn of the bilge.’ At this area, the hull frames were spaced thirty-six inches apart (the furthest distance between frames throughout the entire ship)."
…… "the Board of Trade decided to take the opportunity to examine Olympic when she was drydocked for the replacement of a port propeller blade. Accordingly, Carruthers made a detailed inspection and reported on 6 March 1912. The Board were concerned that there might be other signs of stress, beyond the specific riveted joints which they knew were being modified. Carruthers’ report allayed those fears: Below the waterline starboard side forward in way of no. 6 boiler room in the shell landing of J & K strakes from frame 63 to 74, about 160 rivets were slack and were drilled out and & renewed."
Board of Trade. Consultative Document LL No. 22818 refers. !!!
Brilliant Mr. Brady, simply brilliant!
Looking at the grand Titanic is a sight to behold. Grand. Majestic and Beautiful… Thank you Mr. Brady for making us feel so involved/immersed.
Hi Mike. As you would be acutely aware, most of what is available online about Titanic is about the vessel colliding with the iceberg and the events that followed. It was refreshing to see the information about the ship prior to its maiden voyage. I thoroughly enjoyed your video about this as it gave more insight into the events prior to it leaving Southhampton for its maiden and only voyage. This video provides an excellent and interesting human perspective on the story of the ship. Well done!
I wonder if there would’ve been a different number or anything along the lines of communication, if the bridge crew hadn’t been changed?
Sort of like when anything gets switched around sometimes people are afraid to speak up or what not.. not going for a butterfly effect type of thing, but more of it would’ve affected the Swiss cheese model, so to speak, a little bit
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Where was the footage taken from..? Thanks!!
Just drives home how shocking news of the sinking of Titanic was. The army of workers who built and rigorously tested the vessel, checking all of the boxes and in places exceeded expectations; how could they conceive her maiden voyage not to be successful?
Mike , How did Titanic maintains its fresh water supply. did it utilize desalinization technology or just have fresh water tanks
Bravo, Mike, one of your best videos yet!
I wonder why Chief Officer Wilde was not portrayed in the Cameron movie. It distinctly gives the impression that Murdoch is second in command. I'd also never heard the term Chief Officer before becoming familiar with Titanic's senior officers.
Great video Mike!
Blair must have had so many feelings once the news of the sinking broke out. Sadness, pain, relief he wasn't there, guilt, grief…
People always point out how Mr Blair had the only pair of binoculars on board. They forget there were another five pairs of glasses on board, one in tge bridge. Lookouts did not normally get to use glasses, but Mr Blair let them use his pair. Mr Lightoller did nit wish to let them use the glasses and gave the excuse he could not find the keys.
Smith was a scummer. That explains a lot.
That was a superchill video:)
I’ve always wondered if her lookout crows nest had been higher by 10-15 ft, would that have allowed the lookouts to spot the berg sooner allowing more time for the port round maneuver. Possibly starting the maneuver 2-3 minutes sooner may have been just enough to allow for success 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Once again you nailed it Mr. Brady. You and your team has made another masterpiece of a documentary. Thank you for great information and details about RMS Titanic. Keep up the good work.
It's videos like these that give me a deeper look into the Titanic and what she went through just before her first and last voyage. I love history and this channel makes me love my favourite topics a lot more.