The ocean liner was a revolutionary vessel when first introduced in 1845 - from then, in a short 50 years or so, technology leapt forward and traditional sailing ships were left far behind. Today we'll look at five amazing ships that changed the game - SS Atlantic, RMS Umbria, SS City of New York, RMS Campania and the SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse!

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With very special thanks to our friends at @TitanicHG for featuring their stunning Titanic model for the final shot!

Animated by Jack Gibson
Research assistance by Liam Sharpe
Atlantic, Umbria, New York, Campania and Kaiser Wilhelm 3D models by Lucas Gustaffson
Sailing ship "Frankenbarque" 3D model by Liam Sharpe
Music by Epidemic Sound

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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!

#documentary #ships #titanic #history #oceanliners #umbria #campania #lucania #cunard #whitestarline
0:00 Introduction
0:59 Sail to Steam
5:06 SS Atlantic 1870
11:52 RMS Umbria 1884
16:43 SS City of New York 1888
22:54 RMS Campania 1892
25:57 Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse