The Shipyard That Built Titanic: Harland & Wolff

Launched in 1911 the RMS Titanic marked the pinnacle of a rich lineage of vessels. Skilled workers wielded formidable hammers to drive home red-hot rivets, while ascending colossal scaffolding that reached the sky. Craftsmen, artisans, ironworkers, riveters, and boilermakers united, forming a formidable workforce numbering in the thousands, all dedicated to constructing colossal ships on-site. Join us as we discuss the infamous Harland and Wolff shipyard, the birthplace of the Titanic! 00:00 - INTRO 00:15 - Harland & Wolff Beginnings 03:51 - How They Built The Ships 10:40 - The Conditions Of The Shipyard 12:40 - Titanic Sinking Theories 13:43 - EPILOGUE 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! #Titanic #HarlandAndWolff #Shipbuilding #Shipyard #MaritimeHistory #OceanLiners #ShipbuildingHeritage #TitanicHistory #TitanicLegacy #TitanicMuseum #ShipyardHistory #TitanicExhibition #TitanicArtifacts #RMSTitanic #WhiteStarLine #Shipwreck #IndustrialHeritage #Belfast #IrishHistory #HistoricShipyards