The Sinking of Britannic - Titanic’s Forgotten Sister Ship

In November 1916 the hospital ship Britannic was steaming off the island of Kea, Greece when there was a sudden explosion. The ship had stumbled straight into a mine laid by a German U-Boat and what followed was a frantic fight for survival. This is the full story of the third Olympic Class liner - often overlooked but still a very worthy vessel that, if she had survived the war, would have become the White Star Line’s golden child and one of the finest ships in history. This video was made with stunning graphics provided by our friends at @TitanicHG ! Animator Jack Gibson at @jackganimations brings Titanic Honor and Glory’s models to life in glorious, living colour! To learn more about Titanic Honor and Glory visit 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!
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