When Things Go Wrong At Sea

If the history of ships has taught us anything, it's that something can always go wrong on the ocean. This can be as simple as a ship launch that goes slightly awry, or as tragic and disastrous as losing a passenger overboard. Even with all the safety precautions we have now, one can never be sure that a voyage will pass without incident.

What happens when these events do occur? How do you rescue someone who has fallen overboard? Why does a ship not launch like it should? What happens when a ship like the Monarch of the Seas begins to take on water? Be prepared for anything, and see what happens on a ship when things don't go to plan.

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!

00:00 Monarch of the Seas
13:14 Ship Launches That Went Wrong
26:31 Man Overboard

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[fattyMcGee]

Getting soaked by the Queen Mary was one of my grandmother’s favourite childhood memories! It was also one of the earliest ones that she was able to remember into her 90’s. It really makes the past feel so much more real when you have known someone who experienced an event like this. I miss her dearly

[kitebarbie]

I used to work on a cruise ship, and passengers do not take safety seriously AT ALL… they “hide” in their cabins for lifeboat drills and seem to think the security features and safety gear like life-rings are for show… Once, we hit some super rough seas during a two-week period, to the point where the captain was considering changing the usual route both weeks, and the ship was tossed around like crazy. People banging into bulkheads, many of them in cabins seasick and those who weren’t affected by that, were drinking and getting a kick out of successfully “sneaking on deck”… I always said that all screens in common areas as well as passenger cabin should be playing MOB videos of some kind as they check in. But some even boarded half-hammered already. I was on break when there was a fatal MOB on that ship… but it’s always only a matter of time. Passengers should be accountable as the industry does provide opportunities—and drills are mandatory to participate in—to be safe, but some just think it’s a joke, so it becomes a Darwin award. Nobody to blame but yourself most of the time.

[Jedi.Toby.M]

I would like to remind all of us, "Friends of Mike Brady, " that you are a great bunch, and that "your safety matters!"
from me personally: Hope everyone is finding some calm seas!
Thanks Mike! your team is, as always, top notch!

[ripwednesdayadams]

Not too long ago flight attendant was on a cruise and fell overboard at night. She had to tread water for over 8 hours until she was picked up and saved. She credited her training for her ability to stay calm and survive. An absolutely crazy survival story!

[brendan]

Mike I want you to know that your videos have gotten me through some very dark times in the last few years. I appreciate it

[robinwiddrington]

Retired 27-year merchant mariner getting my sea fix without getting wet, tired or risk spilling my cup of joe going to the bridge. Very professional program. Thanks.

[Suffolk_Jason]

Sovereign class ships were the pinnacle of cruising, never crowded, massive open uncluttered pool area, perfect size, beautiful interiors with real Art in the stairwells, excellent sight lines in the theatre, proper caring crews etc. I miss all of them

[SuzukiYNathie]

I'd love to see a full video on the Great Eastern! She's an underappreciated gem in oceanliner history

[NiteCourt]

The first thing I learned, before I left the dock my first time. Was a step by step plan of what to do in an emergency. Your ability to eliminate panic, is much easier when you know a step by step plan of what to do. Just following steps, create a bit of calm. Know the plan and work the plan. Panic creates chaos and confusion. I really enjoy this channel. Pure Class. What a fine young Gentleman! The calm in his voice, is the calm you need in an emergency!

[ronniesen]

I was a Marine on the LHA USS Guam hitting 40 foot waves in a North Sea storm off Norway in the winter of 1980. It was one hellofva ride, but we were always confident the sailors running that ship would get us through.

[Intrepid]

Hey, it's our friend, Mike Brady, with Ocean Liner Designs!

[BlairAir]

0:23 Wow! Monarch of The Seas looks beautiful. Unlike the current slab sided Hotel Building cast off to sea that the current crop of Cruise ships resemble. They are ungainly, unremarkable and hugely huge, is the best I can say for them. I wont miss any of them when they are gone.

[williamlloyd]

Good example of the Swiss cheese model of accident causation. This model used to explain how multiple smaller failures can lead to a major accident or system failure

[bradlevantis]

I work on a ship. The ridiculous attitude that the captain can’t be questioned is still out there. It’s better than a few years ago. But still difficult for people to question a captain. The excuse is, unlike an aircraft, ships can be away for weeks and the captain needs absolute authority. It’s BS.

The marine industry is slowly getting better, more towards the aviation industry. But not there yet and it shows. More accidents will happen and more people will die and more environmental damage will occur. It’s inevitable.

Excellent video as always

[thecabanogfamily]

Dear Mike, Please know that you only not give me good entertainment when i need it.. but if i have insomnia, i just play any of your videos.. and it almost instantly makes me feel sleepy.. so thank you!

[jw]

I don't think any of us appreciate just how hard our friend, Mike Brady, with Oceanliner Designs' intro goes

[hazelleblanc]

Twenty-nine years ago today, my husband and I were celebrating our honeymoon on the Monarch. Beautiful ship.

[computermusicguy]

The woman who sat on the railing should not have done that. NEVER sit on or lean over a railing for any reason!

[Darryl_Frost]

In the Navy we were taught that you never lean on the guard rails (not hand rails), never put your hands in your pockets, and that it is the same as standing on the top of a Skyscraper, over the edge is almost certain death. (especially at night).

[summerrain]

I think the titanic had so much more class than the ones today!!