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

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