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SS Great Eastern - Guide 237
The SS Great Eastern, an iron monster of the 19th century, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
www.amazon.co.uk/great-iron-ship-James-Dugan/dp/B0000CIOV8/
www.amazon.co.uk/S-S-Great-Eastern-Greatest-Iron/dp/0715380540
Naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk
Model ships of many periods - http://store.warlordgames.com?aff=21
Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel
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Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt
Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel
Next on the list:
Z Class
Cleveland class
SM U-156
Boston class
Des Moines Heavy cruisers.
Hydra Class Ironclads
Audacious...
published: 26 Jun 2021
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SS Great Eastern: Too Big To Sail
Look, we get that Isambard Kingdom Brunel wanted a big ship, but this was just silly.
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published: 09 Nov 2020
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Great Eastern: Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Babe
SS Great Eastern was supposed to be a revolutionary ship. She was designed to be so large that she could carry enough coal to sail all the way from the UK to Australia without refueling. This concept would change shipping if successful. Great Eastern was not used as his designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, intended, though, which meant that the ship would not reach her potential.
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Sources:
“The Sway of the Grand Saloon: A Social History of the North Atlantic,” by John Malcolm Brinnin. 1971.
“The Only Way t...
published: 11 Feb 2021
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The Millwall Leviathan: The Great Eastern
Some decaying timbers on the Isle of Dogs are the last surviving reminder of the Great Eastern, the biggest ship of the Victorian era.
https://ko-fi.com/jagohazzard
https://www.patreon.com/jagohazzard
published: 19 Apr 2020
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Ballad Of The Great Eastern
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Ballad Of The Great Eastern · Sting
The Last Ship
℗ 2013 A&M Records
Released on: 2013-01-01
Producer: Rob Mathes
Producer: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Rob Mathes
Composer Lyricist: Dominic Miller
Composer Lyricist: Kathryn Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Jo Lawry
Composer Lyricist: Peter Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Ira Coleman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
published: 09 Dec 2018
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History's Unluckiest Ships? 4 Ships That Were Doomed to Fail
Do you believe in fate? Each of these four ships from history had a great pedigree and a bright future ahead - and then somehow it was taken away from them. We start with the City of Rome, a ship once described as the most beautiful liner to sail the western ocean. She was supposed to be a triumph but a simple design change and a string of mishaps doomed her to obscurity. SS Iberia was a ship built by one of the premiere construction firms in the world but which suffered mishaps, breakdowns and failures for her entire career leading to an early demise. HMHS Britannic was the sister ship to RMS Titanic; her bright future was stolen in unbelievably unlucky circumstances. Lastly the Great Eastern was a ship out of time; designed with the future in mind, the world wasn't quite ready for it yet...
published: 23 Apr 2023
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Ghost Ships - The Mystery of the SS Great Eastern. #ghostships #paranormal #mystery #ghosts
When does a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in one place or object, stop becoming an unfortunate set of ‘coincidences’ and start becoming something more sinister?
In 1858 the world’s largest ship was launched, this behemoth of a vessel dwarfed all that of previous ships. Built on an unprecedented scale this leviathan had a capacity of 4000 passengers, over 1500 more than the ill-fated Titanic. But with 6 workers being killed during construction, two going missing and a failed first launch, many believed the ship was cursed so much so that only 35 paying passengers were aboard on her maiden voyage.
This is the story and strange case of the Ghost Ship SS Great Eastern.
published: 08 Mar 2022
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Reach for Great: Great parenting doesn't need perfection.
From taking care of the little ones round the clock to planning ahead for your children’s dreams, being a parent is no easy feat. And at times, it can feel like you’re falling short. Which is why we’re here to help you with our financial advisory and solutions, so you can #ReachforGreat and be the best parent you can be.
published: 02 May 2023
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Episode 114 - History Channel Episodes 3 & 4 Deep Dive - The Green Way Outdoors Podcast
On this episode, the guys talk about episodes three and four of their History Channel show, The Green Way Outdoors.
Episode 3: The Great Eastern Turkey
Episode 4: The Mysterious 10,000 Islands
Tune in to THE HISTORY CHANNEL on Saturdays at 9AM to watch back-to-back episodes of The Green Way Outdoors.
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=en
Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_g
Website: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com
published: 09 Sep 2023
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1.24: The Best Worst Ship Ever - The Story Of The SS Great Eastern
This is the story of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Victorian Age. It is also the story of a ship so far ahead of its time it was one of the greatest financial failures ever accounted in the modern world. At the time of its construction in the 1850s, the massive SS Great Eastern was the largest moving man-made object on Earth and was five times larger than the next largest ship.
In a tale of steam-punk meets real life, learn how this 692ft long iron beast used sails, paddle wheels, and the largest single propellor ever placed on a ship to drain the bank accounts of its investors and eventually connect the world in a magical new way.
She held 10,000 tons of coal in her belly, had steam engines weighing 1,300 tons powering her, and had room for 4,000 passengers. It ...
published: 01 Jan 2021
6:53
SS Great Eastern - Guide 237
The SS Great Eastern, an iron monster of the 19th century, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
www.amazon.co.uk/great-iron-ship-James-Dugan/dp/...
The SS Great Eastern, an iron monster of the 19th century, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
www.amazon.co.uk/great-iron-ship-James-Dugan/dp/B0000CIOV8/
www.amazon.co.uk/S-S-Great-Eastern-Greatest-Iron/dp/0715380540
Naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk
Model ships of many periods - http://store.warlordgames.com?aff=21
Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel
Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/
Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel
Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt
Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel
Next on the list:
Z Class
Cleveland class
SM U-156
Boston class
Des Moines Heavy cruisers.
Hydra Class Ironclads
Audacious class CV's
Malta class
Tennessee-class cruiser
The Merrimack and Mersey class of frigates
Henri IV
USS Marblehead
Pinguin
German Auxiliary Cruiser Atlantis
Project 24 Sovetsky Soyuz class Battleship
HMS Caroline
Ships of Battle of Campeche
PT Boats
https://wn.com/Ss_Great_Eastern_Guide_237
The SS Great Eastern, an iron monster of the 19th century, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
www.amazon.co.uk/great-iron-ship-James-Dugan/dp/B0000CIOV8/
www.amazon.co.uk/S-S-Great-Eastern-Greatest-Iron/dp/0715380540
Naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk
Model ships of many periods - http://store.warlordgames.com?aff=21
Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel
Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/
Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel
Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt
Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel
Next on the list:
Z Class
Cleveland class
SM U-156
Boston class
Des Moines Heavy cruisers.
Hydra Class Ironclads
Audacious class CV's
Malta class
Tennessee-class cruiser
The Merrimack and Mersey class of frigates
Henri IV
USS Marblehead
Pinguin
German Auxiliary Cruiser Atlantis
Project 24 Sovetsky Soyuz class Battleship
HMS Caroline
Ships of Battle of Campeche
PT Boats
- published: 26 Jun 2021
- views: 108396
15:39
SS Great Eastern: Too Big To Sail
Look, we get that Isambard Kingdom Brunel wanted a big ship, but this was just silly.
Simon's Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler
Instagra...
Look, we get that Isambard Kingdom Brunel wanted a big ship, but this was just silly.
Simon's Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/
Simon's Other Channels:
Sideprojects: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Wn3dABlgESm8Bzn8Vamgg
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https://wn.com/Ss_Great_Eastern_Too_Big_To_Sail
Look, we get that Isambard Kingdom Brunel wanted a big ship, but this was just silly.
Simon's Social Media:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/
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TodayIFoundOut: https://www.youtube.com/user/TodayIFoundOut
TopTenz: https://www.youtube.com/user/toptenznet
Visual Politik: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3v6vL2H5HK4loLMc8pmCw
Highlight History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb-VTwBHEV3gtiB9di9DZQ
Business Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYY5GWf7MHFJ6DZeHreoXgw
- published: 09 Nov 2020
- views: 514075
12:41
Great Eastern: Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Babe
SS Great Eastern was supposed to be a revolutionary ship. She was designed to be so large that she could carry enough coal to sail all the way from the UK to Au...
SS Great Eastern was supposed to be a revolutionary ship. She was designed to be so large that she could carry enough coal to sail all the way from the UK to Australia without refueling. This concept would change shipping if successful. Great Eastern was not used as his designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, intended, though, which meant that the ship would not reach her potential.
Want to CHOOSE the next VIDEO TOPIC? Support The Great Big Move on Patreon to have the chance to propose and vote on future video topics: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatBigMove
Join the Facebook group for more content and collaboration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311919283295949
Sources:
“The Sway of the Grand Saloon: A Social History of the North Atlantic,” by John Malcolm Brinnin. 1971.
“The Only Way to Cross,” by John Maxtone-Graham. 1972.
“Ocean Liners: An Illustrated History,” by Peter Newall. 2018.
“Great Eastern: Il primo grande transatlantico 1858-1889.” Aldo Cherini. 2012. (courtesy of Augusto Ottaviano Vivi)
Attributions:
"Destruction, Wooden, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
“Glass Shatter Mix” by qubodup of freesound.org
“Cold howling wind” by alanmckinney of free sound.org
“Rough ocean” by darren1979 of free sound.org
https://wn.com/Great_Eastern_Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel's_Great_Babe
SS Great Eastern was supposed to be a revolutionary ship. She was designed to be so large that she could carry enough coal to sail all the way from the UK to Australia without refueling. This concept would change shipping if successful. Great Eastern was not used as his designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, intended, though, which meant that the ship would not reach her potential.
Want to CHOOSE the next VIDEO TOPIC? Support The Great Big Move on Patreon to have the chance to propose and vote on future video topics: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatBigMove
Join the Facebook group for more content and collaboration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311919283295949
Sources:
“The Sway of the Grand Saloon: A Social History of the North Atlantic,” by John Malcolm Brinnin. 1971.
“The Only Way to Cross,” by John Maxtone-Graham. 1972.
“Ocean Liners: An Illustrated History,” by Peter Newall. 2018.
“Great Eastern: Il primo grande transatlantico 1858-1889.” Aldo Cherini. 2012. (courtesy of Augusto Ottaviano Vivi)
Attributions:
"Destruction, Wooden, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
“Glass Shatter Mix” by qubodup of freesound.org
“Cold howling wind” by alanmckinney of free sound.org
“Rough ocean” by darren1979 of free sound.org
- published: 11 Feb 2021
- views: 115012
10:13
The Millwall Leviathan: The Great Eastern
Some decaying timbers on the Isle of Dogs are the last surviving reminder of the Great Eastern, the biggest ship of the Victorian era.
https://ko-fi.com/jagoha...
Some decaying timbers on the Isle of Dogs are the last surviving reminder of the Great Eastern, the biggest ship of the Victorian era.
https://ko-fi.com/jagohazzard
https://www.patreon.com/jagohazzard
https://wn.com/The_Millwall_Leviathan_The_Great_Eastern
Some decaying timbers on the Isle of Dogs are the last surviving reminder of the Great Eastern, the biggest ship of the Victorian era.
https://ko-fi.com/jagohazzard
https://www.patreon.com/jagohazzard
- published: 19 Apr 2020
- views: 288394
5:15
Ballad Of The Great Eastern
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Ballad Of The Great Eastern · Sting
The Last Ship
℗ 2013 A&M Records
Released on: 2013-01-01
Producer: Rob Mat...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Ballad Of The Great Eastern · Sting
The Last Ship
℗ 2013 A&M Records
Released on: 2013-01-01
Producer: Rob Mathes
Producer: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Rob Mathes
Composer Lyricist: Dominic Miller
Composer Lyricist: Kathryn Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Jo Lawry
Composer Lyricist: Peter Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Ira Coleman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
https://wn.com/Ballad_Of_The_Great_Eastern
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Ballad Of The Great Eastern · Sting
The Last Ship
℗ 2013 A&M Records
Released on: 2013-01-01
Producer: Rob Mathes
Producer: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Sting
Composer Lyricist: Rob Mathes
Composer Lyricist: Dominic Miller
Composer Lyricist: Kathryn Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Jo Lawry
Composer Lyricist: Peter Tickell
Composer Lyricist: Ira Coleman
Auto-generated by YouTube.
- published: 09 Dec 2018
- views: 93192
20:11
History's Unluckiest Ships? 4 Ships That Were Doomed to Fail
Do you believe in fate? Each of these four ships from history had a great pedigree and a bright future ahead - and then somehow it was taken away from them. We ...
Do you believe in fate? Each of these four ships from history had a great pedigree and a bright future ahead - and then somehow it was taken away from them. We start with the City of Rome, a ship once described as the most beautiful liner to sail the western ocean. She was supposed to be a triumph but a simple design change and a string of mishaps doomed her to obscurity. SS Iberia was a ship built by one of the premiere construction firms in the world but which suffered mishaps, breakdowns and failures for her entire career leading to an early demise. HMHS Britannic was the sister ship to RMS Titanic; her bright future was stolen in unbelievably unlucky circumstances. Lastly the Great Eastern was a ship out of time; designed with the future in mind, the world wasn't quite ready for it yet.
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!
0:00 Introduction
0:34 City of Rome
4:07 Iberia
9:27 Britannic
14:26 Great Eastern
https://wn.com/History's_Unluckiest_Ships_4_Ships_That_Were_Doomed_To_Fail
Do you believe in fate? Each of these four ships from history had a great pedigree and a bright future ahead - and then somehow it was taken away from them. We start with the City of Rome, a ship once described as the most beautiful liner to sail the western ocean. She was supposed to be a triumph but a simple design change and a string of mishaps doomed her to obscurity. SS Iberia was a ship built by one of the premiere construction firms in the world but which suffered mishaps, breakdowns and failures for her entire career leading to an early demise. HMHS Britannic was the sister ship to RMS Titanic; her bright future was stolen in unbelievably unlucky circumstances. Lastly the Great Eastern was a ship out of time; designed with the future in mind, the world wasn't quite ready for it yet.
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!
0:00 Introduction
0:34 City of Rome
4:07 Iberia
9:27 Britannic
14:26 Great Eastern
- published: 23 Apr 2023
- views: 470697
12:16
Ghost Ships - The Mystery of the SS Great Eastern. #ghostships #paranormal #mystery #ghosts
When does a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in one place or object, stop becoming an unfortunate set of ‘coincidences’ and start becoming something mor...
When does a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in one place or object, stop becoming an unfortunate set of ‘coincidences’ and start becoming something more sinister?
In 1858 the world’s largest ship was launched, this behemoth of a vessel dwarfed all that of previous ships. Built on an unprecedented scale this leviathan had a capacity of 4000 passengers, over 1500 more than the ill-fated Titanic. But with 6 workers being killed during construction, two going missing and a failed first launch, many believed the ship was cursed so much so that only 35 paying passengers were aboard on her maiden voyage.
This is the story and strange case of the Ghost Ship SS Great Eastern.
https://wn.com/Ghost_Ships_The_Mystery_Of_The_Ss_Great_Eastern._Ghostships_Paranormal_Mystery_Ghosts
When does a series of fatal and near fatal accidents in one place or object, stop becoming an unfortunate set of ‘coincidences’ and start becoming something more sinister?
In 1858 the world’s largest ship was launched, this behemoth of a vessel dwarfed all that of previous ships. Built on an unprecedented scale this leviathan had a capacity of 4000 passengers, over 1500 more than the ill-fated Titanic. But with 6 workers being killed during construction, two going missing and a failed first launch, many believed the ship was cursed so much so that only 35 paying passengers were aboard on her maiden voyage.
This is the story and strange case of the Ghost Ship SS Great Eastern.
- published: 08 Mar 2022
- views: 22123
1:00
Reach for Great: Great parenting doesn't need perfection.
From taking care of the little ones round the clock to planning ahead for your children’s dreams, being a parent is no easy feat. And at times, it can feel like...
From taking care of the little ones round the clock to planning ahead for your children’s dreams, being a parent is no easy feat. And at times, it can feel like you’re falling short. Which is why we’re here to help you with our financial advisory and solutions, so you can #ReachforGreat and be the best parent you can be.
https://wn.com/Reach_For_Great_Great_Parenting_Doesn't_Need_Perfection.
From taking care of the little ones round the clock to planning ahead for your children’s dreams, being a parent is no easy feat. And at times, it can feel like you’re falling short. Which is why we’re here to help you with our financial advisory and solutions, so you can #ReachforGreat and be the best parent you can be.
- published: 02 May 2023
- views: 558
1:00:18
Episode 114 - History Channel Episodes 3 & 4 Deep Dive - The Green Way Outdoors Podcast
On this episode, the guys talk about episodes three and four of their History Channel show, The Green Way Outdoors.
Episode 3: The Great Eastern Turkey
Episode...
On this episode, the guys talk about episodes three and four of their History Channel show, The Green Way Outdoors.
Episode 3: The Great Eastern Turkey
Episode 4: The Mysterious 10,000 Islands
Tune in to THE HISTORY CHANNEL on Saturdays at 9AM to watch back-to-back episodes of The Green Way Outdoors.
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=en
Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_g
Website: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com
https://wn.com/Episode_114_History_Channel_Episodes_3_4_Deep_Dive_The_Green_Way_Outdoors_Podcast
On this episode, the guys talk about episodes three and four of their History Channel show, The Green Way Outdoors.
Episode 3: The Great Eastern Turkey
Episode 4: The Mysterious 10,000 Islands
Tune in to THE HISTORY CHANNEL on Saturdays at 9AM to watch back-to-back episodes of The Green Way Outdoors.
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGreenWayOutdoors/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenwayoutdoors/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegreenwayout?lang=en
Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjR5r6WwXcPKK0xVldNT5_g
Website: www.thegreenwayoutdoors.com
- published: 09 Sep 2023
- views: 52
1:26:57
1.24: The Best Worst Ship Ever - The Story Of The SS Great Eastern
This is the story of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Victorian Age. It is also the story of a ship so far ahead of its time it was one of t...
This is the story of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Victorian Age. It is also the story of a ship so far ahead of its time it was one of the greatest financial failures ever accounted in the modern world. At the time of its construction in the 1850s, the massive SS Great Eastern was the largest moving man-made object on Earth and was five times larger than the next largest ship.
In a tale of steam-punk meets real life, learn how this 692ft long iron beast used sails, paddle wheels, and the largest single propellor ever placed on a ship to drain the bank accounts of its investors and eventually connect the world in a magical new way.
She held 10,000 tons of coal in her belly, had steam engines weighing 1,300 tons powering her, and had room for 4,000 passengers. It was all for naught. Learn the how's, the why's, and the who's of this amazing ship in this episode.
https://wn.com/1.24_The_Best_Worst_Ship_Ever_The_Story_Of_The_Ss_Great_Eastern
This is the story of one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Victorian Age. It is also the story of a ship so far ahead of its time it was one of the greatest financial failures ever accounted in the modern world. At the time of its construction in the 1850s, the massive SS Great Eastern was the largest moving man-made object on Earth and was five times larger than the next largest ship.
In a tale of steam-punk meets real life, learn how this 692ft long iron beast used sails, paddle wheels, and the largest single propellor ever placed on a ship to drain the bank accounts of its investors and eventually connect the world in a magical new way.
She held 10,000 tons of coal in her belly, had steam engines weighing 1,300 tons powering her, and had room for 4,000 passengers. It was all for naught. Learn the how's, the why's, and the who's of this amazing ship in this episode.
- published: 01 Jan 2021
- views: 12319