Explore the Engine Room

[@dloren6183]

This man was a treasure. I can tell he loved his job and he really had me captivated in this video. Excellent! RIP

[@carltrotter7622]

Did he pass away?

[@allentoyokawa9068]

@@carltrotter7622 Unfortunately yes, in 2019

[@wernerdanler2742]

My father went across the Atlantic on this ship during WWII. You told us the steam temperature but not the pressure. I was a machinist mate in the U.S navy in the 60s and we worked 8 hour shifts plus a possible 4 hour watch besides. It was at least 135°f in a cool spot in the engine room. The two boilers were in the same space as the turbines. We took lots of salt tablets and drank coffee constantly. Our clothes were soaking wet all day.

[@skinny1968]

My father also near the end of the war. He went to California in the 80s and went on her again. Cheers

[@SupramanTRD]

It's amazing that engineers were able to come up with this, back in the 30's

[@MotoXplor]

Took this engine tour in person about a year ago. It's much more impressive in person where you can see how massive everything is. Highly recommended.

[@m_shaf2139]

RIP Will Kanye, was a very kind man.. you will be missed.

[@LynxStarAuto]

He passed young then? Had to be in his mid 50's here. Rip.

[@Sean_from_the_heights]

I had a pleasure working with him especially working on special projects with him in the archives. He a tough exterior but a sweet gentleman with a great sense of humor. RIP Will

[@FutureSystem738]

Sorry to hear that, RIP indeed.

[@m_shaf2139]

@Hayes Romeo get the hell off of here!!

[@itsjustnopinionok]

@@LynxStarAuto real name. William P. Kowal. 66 years old at dead. He died Aug 23,2019.

[@ImperialEwok]

"you probably noticed the damage to the gear teeth...next to it is.." i was waiting for the answer haha

[@andrewpearce2562]

Exactly 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@DV7Dave]

I think he was trying to demonstrate the necesity for a cover which he stated was missing. The cover would prevent the inevitable projectiles from killing anyone presumably.

[@CineSoar]

I came down here, to see if someone had asked this.

[@beingsentient]

Certainly puzzling, since there's no need to shift gears with a clutch. Could it be poor design/manufacturing tolerances?

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

iT Would seem when they were meshed with the oposing gear while still turning they caused the damage.

[@robharding4028]

The whole engineering involved with such a maritime legend, is just mind boggling,What a beautiful ship.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

RMS titanic nuclearship reactor

[@seantig479]

A friend and I took a tour with Will Kayne several years ago and enjoyed it tremendously. This video serves as the best possible tribute to this dedicated Queen Mary employee. He will be missed.

[@simplywonderful449]

We visited the Queen Mary while in Long Beach to see relatives out west; our two young sons were with us and marveled at the size of the remaining prop, leaning over that rail just as shown in the video. The scale of the entire engine room and drivetrain is impressive, and for those of us born after the "steam age" it was a fantastic thing to see. Now I read of bankruptcy looming for the QM, and hope that somehow the ship is preserved for future generations, as there are things in the QM that folks will never see again.

[@sixstringedthing]

The sense of professionalism, knowledge and confidence projected by Captain Kayne is impressive. Here was a man who knew every inch of his ship, they must have made a fantastic pair. RIP.

[@stuarth43]

I traveled on this ship in 1950, Southampton to New York, I was aged 4 and remember finding a large cigar in my berth, the ship was not steered from the bridge then in the 90s i came aboard, standing by the helm, I cried, as a builder of small ships, she had a deep spiritual connection for me

[@bill_4888]

I had the opportunity to stay on board in 2000. One day I took the tour of the engine room and met a former member of the ship's crew, who was there hosting the tour. We developed a friendship and I value the wonderful conversations about his life aboard that wonderful ship. The four day visit was an amazing experience.

[@MrPLC999]

We've had dinner several times on board the Queen at Sir Winston's. And our wedding night was spent in one of the First Class suites. The ship is indeed a unique treasure. Long Live the Queen!

[@StringerNews1]

Where's Clarkson when you need him? "POWER!!!"

[@Chris9017]

Been on her twice, and she's a magnificent ship!!!!

[@jeffingram9916]

My dad was drafted in 1944. He was in an Army infantry division. When he left the east coast for Europe, he was on the Queen Mary. The Queen May had been converted into a troop ship to transport American troops to Scotland. My dad spoke of how crowded the ship was. There were so many soldiers that they ate in shifts. My dad mentioned the seasickness that plagued the troops. He mentioned the vomiting in the lower decks and the smell. He said he tried to stay on the upper deck for fresh air as much as possible. My father died in 1980. My mother wanted to tour the Queen Mary as my father had told her so much about going overseas on it. She got her wish and toured the Queen Mary in the early 1990s when it was at Long Beach.

[@phibber]

Time marches on,Queen Mary is a truly great masterpiece,and an engineering marvel.She is so massively strong as to have even outlived her era, going from magnificent to possibly scrap . A truly heart wrenching saga. I salute you Queen Mary,I love you,i am grateful to you.I fear for your future, i am sad for you,

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

2 stories about queen Mary during the war come to mind. One a German submarine spotted the Queen while on patrol. She was fast enough to turn away during wartime never straight sailing paths and I believe the German captain never gave a shot because she was so fast. At another time she hit a rogue wave plunging the bow deep enough to rupture several pressure bulkhead doors.

[@kh2140]

Fascinating. I'd bet the engines' room was loud.

[@brober]

We'll miss you Capt. Kanye. Finished with the engines. Safe harbor.

[@flick22601]

I've added a trip to visit this ship to my bucket list.

[@firstlast4413]

Thank you. I visited the Queen Mary a number of years ago; wish I'd had a chance to meet you then. I was a deck officer during my years in the merchant navy--got all the way up to 'captain' a few times--but have alway appreciated the fact that without the engineers to execute orders from the bridge, nothing good was going to happen.

[@travelinben1966]

Incredible engineering for the time.The engine room is a city.It' a fascinating and beautiful ship that I hope,will be looked after for many years to come.

[@beboboymann3823]

What a wonderful narrative sir.

[@michaeltuckerman6983]

My mother took me to Long Beach and we went through the Queen Mary and the Spruce Goose this was in the late 70s I miss you Mom

[@theamused8705]

I love seeing the engine room on ships.

[@paoloviti6156]

An impressive tour in the engine room! You can see that it was built with love by skilled craftsmen. Gosh that ship was massive....!

[@GisliKarlGislason]

What an awesome video, amazing piece of machinery her engine room is, shame that the boiler rooms are missing today.

[@Nexalian_Gamer]

Why did they remove them?

[@corystansbury]

@@Nexalian_Gamer I am guessing the inference is that modern ships tend to use medium speed diesel generators and Azipods vs. these giant "Swiss Watches."

[@paoloviti6156]

Yes, I find it a big shame that the boilers has been removed! Simply to get cash by selling it?

[@garypeatling7927]

Lot of asbestos I recon

[@johncottingham8987]

@@paoloviti6156 I remember hearing at the time the boilers were being removed that they were being removed to make sure the Queen Mary would never sail again on her own power. Britain didn't want someone in America to put her back into operation. This was part of the deal to sell it.

[@danjpoche]

The amount of engineering that went into the QM propulsion system is mind boggling.

[@williamgibb5557]

I once read that the total prop revolutions per transatlantic crossings were nearly constant trip after trip at around 1000 difference!

[@andyblackpool]

Been on that, was a great experience and would love to visit her again. A liner from a lost age.

[@jandoerlidoe3412]

The captain knows his stuff and narrated it to us in a most enjoyable fashion....

[@matthewrichards8497]

I learned so much. What a system the Queen Mary and ships like her had. I can visit the engine room again with a new appreciation.

[@colvinator1611]

What a great piece of maritime history. Thanks a lot, Colin UK 🇬🇧.

[@kevconnell5649]

About the most interesting item ive watched on here.. Brilliant

[@SiddhantVerma-tp1gt]

Being a marine engineering cadet it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit and study the machinery. Truly magnificent and a piece of art.

[@boataxe4605]

I’m sure that you would enjoy it, but you wouldn’t learn much that would help you in your future career. That’s like someone who is studying to maintain and repair modern cars learning how to fix a Model T.

[@SiddhantVerma-tp1gt]

@@boataxe4605 yeah it seems like that

[@dougtaylor7724]

Dad went to England on the queen Mary. With about 2500 of his friends in 1943.

[@jamesthornton9399]

Thanks to your dad.

[@artysanmobile]

That was truly excellent. Thank you to whomever posted this.

[@jetsons101]

Great video, great narration and lots of information. Look forward to the ship re-opening. Thanks for posting......

[@cozmcwillie7897]

WW2 Churchill said was lessened by 2 years thanks to the Queen Mary and (her slightly bigger sister) Queen Elizabeth.

[@jriver64]

Thank you, Captain for that awesome video! Nothing like a great ole ship built by England's best ship makers!

[@alanorr2003]

Scotland's best shipmaker. John Browns, Clydebank.

[@PlutoProtogen]

i went on a tour when i was younger of this ship, i would give anything to be able to go back and re visit this beautiful ship

[@1218omaroo]

We stayed on her in ‘99, and she was a wonderful host. Good memories.

[@PatrickCrossfire.]

In 1976 we moved to Long Beach CA just down the coast line from where they parked Her. My Brother and me used to go on board for free at night. You could go down 2 decks. It was very impressive in the quality of its construction and giant size. We went onboard her about 8 times in the 9 months we lived there as kids. Don't know if they allow that anymore.

[@scottrobbins6216]

Genius .... I walked those engine areas alone in 2000 midweek no one on the ship. I returned again three times ..... thank you

[@Blrtech77]

A Fantastic Video and Thank You!

[@RoryOnAir]

What a superb video. Fabulous!

[@CuriousEarthMan]

Fascinating, thank you!

[@trevordeane3940]

A well informed tour of the engine room on this great ship.

[@robertsilva8097]

Thank you for the Great video

[@robertsilva8097]

Keep up the Great work

[@Igstormchaser]

So they cut a huge hole in the ship so people could see the propeller? She'll truly never sail again

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Brilliantly done. No complaints could be had to this upload. Why a few thumbs this down is beyond my understanding.

[@idahomusic]

"Proud Mary keep on burning And we're rolling, rolling, rolling"

[@boataxe4605]

Well, that was written about a paddle steamer riverboat.

[@rogerpearson9081]

Bygone era engineering is wonderful to look at. The Queen Mary would probably be the pinnacle of marine steam just as the Spitfire was the swansong of piston engines. I would love to see it in person.

[@andyrbush]

What a delightful man and presentation

[@matthewconway9152]

The man who is crushed by the watertight door, was playing a game, known to sailors as chicken. This was a game in which a crewmember would jump in and out of the door to see how many times he could get through it before it closed. The man playing chicken was unfortunately crushed because he jumped into the door right as it came closed and was killed.

[@ricksadler797]

Great video thank you

[@jamesthornton9399]

Dad tried to get a ture of the engines in 1966. The Captine said it had too much noise for a 7 yr old boy.

[@ericsmedstad1175]

Uh, ... a what of the engines?

[@jamesthornton9399]

@@ericsmedstad1175 cut up.

[@SiMahDan]

Excellent narrative!

[@taxidude]

Clyde Built! We were proud of this!

[@ronaldrussell5481]

What a piece of work!

[@stefanegger]

Very great video, nice captain, I was there but sadly, did not find the way to all the rooms and places :(

[@raulduke6105]

Outstanding

[@kingpin9733]

Very informative!!!

[@FutureSystem738]

Terrific video thanks

[@MeaHeaR]

Captain Makes for a fantastic Narrator

[@jamesthornton9399]

I was on the ship with my family in 1966.

[@historyarmyproductions]

I'm going to California in a month, its such a shame I can't go see this beautiful vessel interiors :(.

[@tpolerex7282]

I’ve lived here almost my whole life and in Southern California for over 30 years and I still haven’t seen it - AND I’m a total ships (and planes) geek!! I hang my head in shame but will certainly get my ass on board soon after it opens back up!

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

@@tpolerex7282 so you don't feel alone, lol, I was born and raised in NYC,and still live here,in my 40's now and I've never been to the Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower,went only once to the Twin Towers in 2000 to eat and drink at windows of the world,and thank God I did,be4 9/11. Driven passed the Empire State building a thousand times, but only went inside to observation deck once as a kid. I got some stuff to see! Lol. Stay safe.

[@sincerelyyours7538]

Was in California only once, in 1984 give or take a year, and made it a point to see the Queen Mary and the Spruce Goose, which at the time was parked nearby. Great ship, but I was sorry to see holes cut into the engines just so people can see the inner workings. I was also raised in NYC and I did get to see the Statue of Liberty and the Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center, but on my wedding day in 1987. My in-laws from Japan were most impressed!

[@cod_cape5483]

Holy. That’s like the entire lower section of the ship as engine related!

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

That's why she was fast!

[@user-ub8zg1re7h]

This is so freaking good that this ship is still keeps working!

[@danielledewitt1]

It no longer travels. It’s a floating hotel.

[@bddawson24]

The engineering is fascinating.

[@jw4620]

Very impressive.

[@84953]

Fantastic video with only one problem. The background music is a bit too loud and forces people to struggle to understand what is being said. Perhaps a remix with a slightly lower music track.

[@MarcRazze]

Awesome...just awesome...

[@tonydownunder5703]

Very interesting 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

THANK YOU MATE, I SPENT 4 YEARS DOWN IN THE HOLE, OF A USN SHIP....I MISS IT DEARLY....

[@barneymm2204]

You must have been 4 and 8 watchstanding. 6 and 6 was brutal. Thanks for your service.

[@garydurandt4260]

Excellent, good narrative, most informative.

[@bobuk5722]

This was very nicely presented. BobUK

[@vulgivagu]

This gear that was damaged had no cover, if you look closely you will see the gear faces are painted. Like similar large gears that wound the anchor chain they were grease lubricated and dust and debris would have damaged them. The worm gear that drove it was also made of harder steel than this main gear and as a result wear was inevitable. The ship had a long hard life and was a marvel of engineering at the time.

[@scopex2749]

Not a way to treat such a beautiful liner she should be AT SEA used on special cruises! Excellent video thank you. Queen Mary 2 now sits in the bay a couple of miles from my home!

[@andrewpearce2562]

Unfortunately ships wear out and become insanely expensive to run when they get old. Don‘t forget, on the sea that hull and everything fitted to it constantly flexes... apart from the direct wear and tear on the systems.

[@chuckselvage3157]

Very interesting Will knows his stuff.

[@bencampbell6479]

“I act as captain” , meaning he ain’t never even been out to sea 😂

[@randycoolbaugh1408]

what is sad is with all the money our government gives away (launders) It would be a drop in the bucket for them to foot the bill to totally restore this ship and keep this attraction alive for generations to come. What was it? 100 BILLION to the Ukraine? I'm thinking that would have covered some of the cost. (sarcasm)

[@samexahr3326]

Somewhat off topic, but when watching this video the video footage reminded me of Titanic honnor and Glory. Which really shows that they did a good job on their digital recreation visually when I would believe you if you said he footage was from a game made by the same group. I would say the main difference is the ship itself and the fact the machinery has ware and tare from her years of service. I think the Titanic Honnor and glory team took a lot of influence from the Queen Mary to get the feel of a Golden age Ocean liner.

[@John-bv2ft]

Very interesting

[@soysaucestudios769]

I just subscribed

[@poly_hexamethyl]

6:14 Holy cow! What happened to the teeth on that gear?! That looks like more than just "normal wear and tear", no?

[@timarchibaldEATA]

@t I wanted to let friends know about The Engine Room's new release, 3/19/21. Lots of music from our roots era 1970s rock. Both albums Full Steam and The Road are released. The genesis being Barry/Brad/Sibby plus Brian leading the charge. Hoping everyone will get a chance to enjoy the new music this year and to see everyone live for a change!

[@jimtomassetti8928]

This was very interesting about the Queen Mary....all way's a fan of steam the technology of it the power!

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

I have photos of two of my uncles going to war on the Queen Mary. Lest We Forget.

[@greglammers9905]

Toured her a few years ago. Cool place

[@alternative890]

What fuel was this steam powered ship powered by? Was this coal fired or oil fired??

[@BenDover-wu7ed]

Beautiful British engineering

[@toddkurzbard]

I was under the impression that the MARY's engine room was long gutted (or, at least, most of the lower hull was).

[@epicgru]

I had no idea this channel was even existed

[@vittoriobertone520]

This wonderful ship is still sailing?

[@jeffcampbell1555]

When I visited in the 70's seeing the propeller was, I think, still novel. They'd built a steel box around it, made a see-through platform, and punched an opening in the hull for access. The big difference, though, was that it slowly rotated, as if the engines still worked. It was so cool, and kinda creepy, too. I'm pretty sure the 1st class lounge, observation bar, and restaurant in the stern had all or most of the original furniture or reproductions. I remember Picadilly Circus made the biggest impression on me. The burled wood paneling with metal inserts, shiny floors, and curved glass shop fronts were just so good looking. There were big art deco club chairs in seating groups, I think. Sadly, other public rooms had been replaced with event space and shops, so no library or ballroom. I think the galleries had shop stalls built into them and were spoiled. The bridge was magical; staffed by uniformed guys as if making way at sea, who explained to us what they were doing and why. The view over the bow was stunning. I wanted desperately to stand in one of the shelters at the ends of the bridge wings, but it wasn't allowed. The insurer was probably afraid people would fall off. It's very very high up, but the solid bulwarks were possibly 4 1/2 feet high or more.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Power plant ships steam boiler room

[@ianm452]

At 2:46, the actor demonstrating the Loudaphone is speaking into an earpiece! He should be holding it against his right ear and speaking into the mouthpiece on the handset that he is holding in his left hand. The purpose of two earpieces is to be able to listen with both ears while blocking out some of the surrounding engine room noise.

[@Shitphototaker69]

the amount of asbestos in there would be unreal no wonder the boilers were removed

[@AlextheHistorian]

They weren't removed because of asbestos, remember this was the late 60's when asbestos was still being used everywhere in modern construction. The boilers were removed to make way for a museum space that never even needed that much space.