How Do Ships Turn?

It's easy to imagine how small, ancient boats of old would steer through the seas - simply stick an oar in the water and let physics do the rest. But how does a behemoth passenger liner do it? How does one wrest such control (or in some cases, not) over such a significant machine of metal and wood?

Today, explore the humble beginnings and vast technological advancements of ship steering; that allow for full control over some of the largest vehicles in the world.

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
01:30 Early Evolutions
04:37 The Wheel and Steam Steering
07:42 Telemotor
09:29 Emergency Steering Compartments
10:08 Modern Systems
13:34 Outro

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