How to Annoy the Steam Engine Community

This is the follow-up video to 'How Did Titanic's Engines Work?' Last week I made this video exploring how the great ship's engines worked - but commenters pointed out a few inaccuracies and small factual errors. In this video we address these and also learn more about the incredible machines that drove history's greatest ships!
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!

[@Rainhill1829]

Holy smokes, thank you so much for the shoutout. Happy i was able to pass on some info.

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

You deserve it. Also I checked out some of your videos, and they're awesome. I'm gonna start from your first and work up to your latest

[@UncleJoeLITE]

Thank-you too for contributing to the finest, most elegant "OMG I screwed up, but..." video I've ever watched. :)

[@Av-vd3wk]

Dude, it’s easy, just preview your coming releases to your discerning viewers…

[@randomrazr]

crazy how much engineering actually went into titanic. before computers . mind boggling

[@Pamudder]

Thank you for your contributions. I used to be a volunteer in the black gang of the museum ship SS JOHN W BROWN. I also just found your channel, and the videos look fascinating. I would love to see a video of how slicing, raking and stoking the TITANIC’s boilers actually worked, under the direction of the Kilroy Stoking Indicators -“fire furnace no 2.” Another very important detail left out in the animation were the sight glasses and feed water valves.

[@Therealtracyduane]

I spent 11 years as a U.S. Navy Machinist Mate and 30 years as a Power Plant Operator. I saw all of your mistakes. What is refreshing is seeing your dedication. You did an outstanding job of not just correcting your errors but expanding on the topics as well. A real breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@towgod7985]

Well Said!

[@SSN515]

Same here. 25 year Navy Hole Snipe (MMCS), 20 year coal fired power plant shift foreman. Saw the mistakes, but I always figure it's difficult for "civilians" to actually understand what takes a long while for us to figure out at the beginning of getting involved in steam engineering.. What interests me, is the the layout and operation of the support and auxiliary machinery and systems on these ships.

[@kurtpena5462]

Same (4-1/2 years on the Big E).

[@paulroustan3643]

Like I don’t think he needs to correct them, only for people with engineering background maybe, but majority of people have no engineering background

[@williamhilbert8324]

Hats off to you old steam guys from a whipper snapper 40ish former engine man lol y'all were beastmasters since a steam plant is like a big ass dragon 🐉

[@jonathanstewart8106]

Mike, my goodness you spoil us It would be easy to ignore your community, but you didn't. You deserve immense credit for engaging so well with us. I will remain a massive a fan!

[@randolphstead2988]

I am simply impressed that you have the integrity to admit and then correct your mistakes. We need more of this type of honesty in our world.

[@SteveInNEPA1]

The rules of business and life that were under my signature on every piece of work-related correspondence until I retired last year: 1. Tell the truth 2. Admit mistakes 3. Do what is right You do that, Mike, so thank you. Imagine if more people did the same?

[@HerbertTowers]

This isn't a matter of truth. He wasn't lying - he just published nonsense due to a lack of effort during research. His new number 1 priority should be to work harder.

[@SteveInNEPA1]

@@HerbertTowers I was focusing on the second rule... admitting mistakes is a sign of real maturity.

[@Gnrnrvids]

Those are three excellent rules to go with.

[@keithammleter3824]

@@HerbertTowers ; That's a bit unfair. Mike has and does work hard. But he had the flu and stepped outside his area of competence without realising it. He doesn't need to work harder, just smarter. The mistake of a multitude of historians, not just Mike, is that without looking into the technical/engineering aspects, you inevitably get things wrong. I write articles for print magazines. I impose on myself a rule - I master the relevant technology to a level about 10 x deeper than what I'm writing to. That's what a script writer or his research assistants need to do. A writer should get research assistants to walk him thru the subject, and not just take their word for it. Otherwise he ends up using words wrongly without knowing - just as Mike didn't know that superheating has a specific special meaning to steam men. It is all very well saying tell the truth. In history and technology, discovering and recognising the truth is not always easy.

[@toasterhavingabath6980]

@@keithammleter3824 without looking into every single detail you'll eventually get Something wrong (but who the hell has time for that, really-)

[@redrocker1055]

I'm 42. I have been consuming all things Titanic since I was 5. Every video I watch of yours, I learn something I hadn't known. I appreciate you and all your hard work.

[@IsaiahAmos017]

Let me guess you had the national geographic where It had a photograph of the whole entire Titanic that folded out across five pages like a pin up plastered out on your wall too

[@brodriguez11000]

Steady Titanic diet makes one grow up big and strong.

[@toddkurzbard]

@@brodriguez11000 Well, at least, "big" in my case.

[@bryanewyatt]

​@@IsaiahAmos017my grandmother had a subscription to Nat'l Geographic. The original Titanic issue was the only one that I took home. It was VERY well worn.

[@reb3610]

Here is something very few people know about the Titanic. My mom was born 3 days before it sank. Friday - April 13th 1912. Every one of her siblings blamed her for the sinking.LOL

[@porterknutson1733]

Honestly props! It's super refreshing that a KZbinr will own up to his mistakes and not make a big fuss over his own community! A testament to how good this channel is.👍

[@johannesflood5485]

Errors are what makes us human and can only be learned the hard way. If more acknowledged they weren’t perfect the world would be a better place. I salute you Mike for your courage and keep up the great content.

[@Hadfield15]

In a world where people are terrified of taking accountability for their wrongs, Mike’s professionalism in owing up is indeed a refreshing thing

[@jonmartinson6830]

Lol props

[@sexynelson100]

I'm not even into ships... but since watching this channel.. I am now

[@darkwhitedirewolf]

Thank you for corrections, luckily I am not knowledgeable enough to have seen the errors, props for admitting error, and correcting.

[@bolyami1975]

Was a nuclear steam plant operator in the Navy sub fleet. Refreshing to see your dedication to correcting your mistakes. Thank you

[@WilliamBolger]

You're still noted as the guy who puts amazing amount of work into research and prep for the videos. My 7 year old son is obsessed with ships and has been since he was 4 years old, he loved your last video on how the engine room of titanic worked 👍👍

[@allanmoore4353]

It's nice to hear their are young people today that have this interest. 😁

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Titanic engine

[@williamhoward7121]

My grandfather once consoled me by explaining that you retain corrections from mistakes more than any other way of learning. Im so impressed you attached the corrections right with the original. Quality all around!

[@ac1646]

What a great way of putting, and your grandfather was so right.

[@RealityAlwaysWins]

A wisdom sadly lost these days.

[@ChunkeyMonkey40]

You handled the critics with total class!!!! Love it! I myself deal with a lot of backlash about scripting mistakes, and I know exactly how it feels when people make corrections... you pour hundreds of hours into research and scripting a video, then 20 people in the comments and correct you on the same minor mistake. Not many people realize the work that goes into these videos... but I do and you do an incredible job Mike! Mistakes will happen, don't let the critics get to you. You rock, you're a huge inspiration to me and my KZbin Videos. Keep up the incredible work my friend!!! I look forward to your video on the Britannic!!!

[@clebekstrom3810]

People can be butt-heads. And don’t lose sleep, just say in a pinned comment, Sorry! [insert error about something here] And also, you look terrible, get better soon!

[@NorthernElevations]

It's actually amazing how much he gets right - people take years of schooling and hands on time to understand these systems. And those people make mistakes themselves! I was one of the folks to chime in on the psig vs psia details incorrectly - my background is in non-floating power plants, and I don't think I've ever seen a psia gauge in industry (our condensers run ideally at -28 inches of mercury - a scale where 0" of mercury is regular atmospheric pressure). Always love to see follow-ups in the name of accuracy!

[@clebekstrom3810]

Yeah, true, it takes a while to get all that stuff done, and to figure that out.

[@RedDeadRanger]

Why do you sound sour about people correcting your "minor mistake" though? Sorry if that's not how it should have come across, but it sounds like you expect people to consume without criticism...

[@philipfrancis2728]

The issue with,literally, the Global reach of internet formats is that the audience is so vast! You’re akin to a Professor in front of a class of hundreds of thousands! That’s intimidating! I taught at a University level and many times the students were more well read and knowledgeable than myself! Congratulations on your terrific contact and channel! I LOVE everything you accomplish!

[@Sobek79]

Admitting to you make mistakes is one thing, but even dedicating a whole video to this is absolute outstanding. My compliments for that. This is one of many things what makes your work unique and stand out from the crowd. Absolute quality.

[@sierralvx]

Honestly I don't think you need to lose sleep over this. You do incredible work of finding accurate information and explaining it in a way that those who aren't ship nerds will understand, and that results in some editorial judgment and flair. Your overall effort to make sure the facts are represented as a whole in your writing helps educate people more than anything. Would love to see you do more debunking videos on misinformation like you did on your side channel, that was both educational and quite entertaining!

[@selinalunaria9346]

This is a great way to address an honest mistake. 😊

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Thanks Selina :) Hope you’ve been well!

[@Donald_Shaw]

You're a big and admirable man for admitting and rectifying your mistakes. Much respect to you and your incredible videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and hard work.

[@se3059]

You are a class act and the fact you are so hard on yourself and come back so promptly to correct your mistakes is what makes you such a Pro. You are a brilliant content creator and a fantastic presenter....don't you forget that!

[@lukethomas.125]

@OceanlinerDesigns I like many other people here really appreciate and respect your honest mistakes and your commitment to rectify them. Even though occasional mistakes are made, the number is views of subscribers and views in each videos is well earned

[@mikefochtman7164]

Worked in the engine room in the Navy and I must say, your corrections are spot on. And making 'freshwater' was still a major chore even in the 70's and 80's when I served. The engine room uses a lot of water, partly because every little wisp of steam from a valve gland or a shaft seal is freshwater lost. Even if keeping on top of those pesky leaks all the time, every bit adds up.

[@ericcrockett6396]

Not to mention every blast of the ships whistle or saftey valve release for and emergency stop

[@kentslocum]

I learned more from this corrections video than the original video! Kudos for the humility to admit mistakes, and for turning mistakes into opportunities for learning.

[@Railfan105.]

15:36 Alright, so who wants to tell him he used the wrong type of valve in the example animatic? In all seriousness though, good on you for going back and correcting the mistakes in such a polite manner. Not everyone can do that, and even though you had my respect before, you have just doubled that respect.

[@peterperacchio528]

Once again you earn deep respect and appreciation for clearly communicating how 20th century steamships achieved their successful operational efficacy and your lack of hubris enables you to correct minor but significant missteps in your previous presentations, proving you to be a treasure. Thank you!

[@ChS9712]

This is absolutely outstanding. There are far too many videos floating around containing massive amounts of technical inaccuracies, and even outright falsehoods. I think this is somewhat understandable, it is unreasonable to expect anyone to have subject matter expert level knowledge across multiple domains. That having been said, seeing someone not only bother to take notice of the details, but actually cover and correct them in a followup is a wonderful breath of fresh air compared to the norm. While your original video was still far better than most, I truly respect your attention to detail and desire to correct even the smallest of mistakes. Very well done.

[@fredorman2429]

I like your dialogues with the volunteers. I’m 84. My dad was born in Southampton England in 1902. My grandfather took the family to the docs to see Titanic off. Dad was thrilled.

[@bazra19]

I am also an 84yr old Cork Head, retired T.H. Pilot Vessel crew and stationed in Marchwood Maritime, I wonder if we know each other? Dischargbook No R647110 Port Line and RFA Oh and Union and Castle (but bI don't usually admit to that one) On Deck.

[@Bulgarian_Coastline]

It's very nice that a KZbinr really respects his viewers and actually thinks what went wrong when they tell him that. Most importantly, you spend time to discuss correct them. Keep up your amazing work!

[@RobSchofield]

... and hope you get better soon! That was one of the better YT videos I have seen recently: graceful acceptance of additional info, declared on-air, to improve the quality of the overall story. You have just earned a "Rob's Respect" badge 👍

[@FenellaBeach]

What a gracious and totally ego free response. So enjoyed the video in question - narrative and graphics - and learned so much. Respect to you for reading all the comments in the first place and taking the time to present this bonus follow up, which has given me a lift on a wet, windy and miserable morning in Liverpool. Thanks Mike, all your productions are absolutely first rate.

[@cyrildrewery6654]

I am amazed by the amount of analysis you put in preparing your videos. Being myself an engineer, I could watch them for hours as they are so much informative. Thank you Mike for all this hard work.

[@michaelbizon444]

Great show of integrity with a corrections follow up like this. And yes for ships built over 100 years ago they are still marvels of engineering. And to think that the age of sail was not that long before the Titanic's time, it's amazing.

[@bradleymorris8875]

It is humbling to see that took your honest mistakes it in stride and ran with them and made us all better and more knowledgeable. Bravo.

[@brodriguez11000]

Every mistake is an opportunity to learn.

[@bentboybbz]

My Brother, there is a huge, massive, very large difference between you making an honest mistake and someone that intentionally misleads and spreads misinformation for their personal gain...we know that you do everything possible to make sure the information you put in your videos is accurate, everyone makes mistakes, if we all were perfect life would be boring and actually, none of us would have been brought together by your videos 😂 Thank You For Your Time And Effort! As well as all of the people behind the scenes that make it all possible!

[@oliversherman2414]

Honestly I really respect that you can admit when you're wrong. Many other KZbinrs would either deny they did anything wrong or just sweep the whole thing under the rug and pretend it never happened. I don't even blame you for getting things wrong either as it's obvious you really do your homework on these subjects and put the most effort you can to make these videos as good as possible

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Thank you for this video. It is nice to see a video with multiple corrections. A little note. 15:38 The reciprocating engines on the Olympic class had two different types of valves. The High pressure cylinder use one piston valve (round in shape) and the Intermediate pressure cylinder used two piston valves. Both Low pressure cylinders used two slide valves (has a flat seat). Steam goes into the engine due to pressure (not injected) and gets exhausted out of the cylinders due to the reversing stroke of the piston. I am a steam engine driver and for over twenty years operated a 1911 triple expansion engine in a museum. (The low pressure cylinder was 54" the same size as Titanics high pressure cylinders.)

[@GorgieClarissa]

WHAT!? YOU ARE A HUMAN!? shame on you.... How dare you make a mistake without an underlying desire to deceive your audience. In all honesty... your channel is amazing. I feel like I've found new interests in things I never expected... but also you do a wonderful job storytelling and your editing is amazing! I really appreciate you coming forward to talk about your mistakes. Because that's what professionals do. Newspapers do it all the time!!

[@YouTubeviolatesmy1stamendment]

That was exactly what I was going to say

[@ericlawrenson7866]

Agree 100%, the way you handled this was top notch and very professional. Thanks again Mike, for the honesty, for the work you do in entertaining us all, and educating us all, on this wonderful subject.

[@brodriguez11000]

I suspect much like trekkies titanic fans are hard to deceive.

[@MCP53]

As a retired teacher myself, in the engineering language world too, I know how easy it is to make occasional mistakes, or simply to misrepresent facts. My students generally enjoyed putting me straight - and I learned too. Keep up the good work! 🙂

[@wargamingrefugee9065]

Hello, I'm a mechanic who often had to opportunity to help my co-workers. Rule number one, on my incredibly long, and highly situational, list of rule number ones, was and remains this: The best way to learn about something is to try teaching it to somebody else.

[@TheElitemarketing]

In my opinion, unintentional mistakes are a part of life and not as significant as those made by individuals who intentionally mislead their audience. Keep up the good work Mike, and I look forward to more informative videos from you.

[@More_Row]

Damn straight 😎

[@donsimon4419]

You're never too old to learn something new! Don't get too hung up about the turbine operating with a 9 psia inlet pressure. The turbine really doesn't care if its inlet pressure is above atmospheric or not - it cares what its exit pressure is in relation to its inlet pressure. With a 1 psia exit pressure that's still a 9:1 pressure ratio across the machine, which has a large influence on how much mass flow the machine can handle, and thus its power output. BTW, the frigate I served on had a 1,200 psi plant - 1,275 psig steam drum pressure, 950 deg F superheater outlet pressure, giving 35,000 SHP at the main reduction gear coupling. Cheers!

[@hairydonuts6024]

You're a class act. Not only did you acknowledge your errors & set to put them right, but you recommended the channel of one of your critics. Incredibly commendable of you. It's a shame other channels don't do this. You deserve every success & I hope that cold gets better soon!

[@davef.2329]

Michael, you're human and at least you have the modesty to admit an inaccuracy when needed. Your followup video, here, more than shows your dedication to providing a most professional presentation. Thanks for what you do.

[@johnwinter9722]

Fascinating! Never been on a steamship, but worked in the electric power industry for over 40 years. Spent a lot of time at a 2,300 MW coal fired power plant. Enjoyed many behind the scenes tours during maintenance overhauls. Many similarities. Thank you for the great video. I have been drawn to the Titanic since I was young.

[@fionawimber1028]

9:00 Even with the water catchers, the water hammer on that ship had to be ridiculously loud! Awesome vid!

[@HEDGE1011]

Excellent job, Mike! I loved the original video and was suspicious of the sea water in the boilers statement, and I’m grateful to the more knowledgeable people who corrected the error. I also suspected the PSIA/PSIG issue (it’s caused confusion in my field, aviation, too). Your expansion on your point here was great! Nobody knows everything, and everyone can learn something from anyone else. You earn my continued respect for making the corrections and owning the errors. You are a fantastic creator!

[@chauvettes]

Besides the corrections, which were fascinating I love this channel because of your class. You should tutor YT presenters on how to dress and respond to criticism. I truly believe that you are my friend Mike Brady. I don't know enough about shipbuilding to correct you but I do trust what you say. Keep up this classy channel!!!!!

[@AndreWehrle]

For a long time I was never sure why the reciprocating steam engines in ships like _Titanic_ didn't produce the rhythmic puffing or chugging at the funnels/smokestacks like a railway locomotive (or most other steam-powered land vehicle) did/does. Your videos have finally answered that question once and for all - the closed loop feedwater system. That sound comes from the exhaust steam from the cylinders being ejected into the smokebox and then out the funnel with force, and in so doing it also ejects the coal smoke/gases out of the firebox, drawing air in and aiding combustion. In ships the exhaust steam is condensed back into water and reused, and there is a separate system for increasing the draught over the fires.

[@greghelms4458]

Very impressive sir. So nice and refreshing to see actual humility and correction of one’s own mistakes, and very well done at that. Good on you, and still one of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@gunnardannehl372]

Great reaction on the critics, i must say. A scientist myself, i know how good it is to learn from your experiences. And you did your best by your knowledge in the first video - now getting much more expertise in steam technology from the community. What a great example of learning in a community and again chapeau to you!

[@ajaxengineco]

Yeah, some of us steam guys are, uh, precise. Still, that's life, these things happen, and you do good work! Mildly off-topic, but I had read recently a story of Kipling's, the Ship That Found Herself, whuch characterises the individual parts of a ship on its maiden voyage. I was reminded of certain lines from it. 'The thrust block had six collars, and did not like to get them hot.' Or, 'the pistons had gotten used to working on half-steam, half-water, and were pounding away quite happily.'

[@kizzerplowright]

HOW VERY HUMBLE NOT ONLY ARE YOU A YOUNG MAN WHOM LIKES HISTORY. BUT YOU ARE HUMBEL ENOUGH TO NOT ONLY ADMIT A MISTAKE BUT YOU ALSO GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO TRY AND RIGHT THAT IN THE MOST POLITE AND HELPFUL WAY GOOD FOR YOU... I WISH politicians could learn from you ......

[@b05296]

Nice job Michael. It really shows how seriously you take your videos. No ego to be seen. Your credibility is through the roof with me....

[@penelopejoann]

I am literally, intuitively smarter after watching these more technical videos. Thank you for taking the time to make corrections. Setting a good example for other writers and providing source material for your viewers is class act. A+ 🧐

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Of course, this is information given delicately to a group of people, you are unknowingly in a session at a school.

[@Midnight.Shadows]

Yo I love these deep dives into how the engines and systems worked, and your "mistakes" actually paved the way for an even deeper dive into the systems, therefore I'd say they're less mistakes and more opportunities to further dive into the wonderful world of why things work the way that they do. Also, very few content creators will actually make a whole video to correct errors, usually they just make a comment that people almost never see, the fact that you made a whole video about this really speaks to the quality of your channel and content as well as your drive to share accurate information. Well done!

[@WarrenHendersonsupra-genius]

Kudos to you for owning and correcting your errors without anger and rancor and also to the community for respectfully dissenting with your original video.

[@oliverbooth2872]

An excellent video that presents this information better than actual paid marine engineering lecturers I have studied under. An addendum to the point about Watt engines for those curious: The Watt engine did run at exclusively under atmospheric pressure but this was because it used the weight of atmosphere on the piston to drive the engine condensive working of the steam rather than the expansive working invented in the early 1800's A Newcomen (and later Watt) engine filled the cylinder with steam on the upstroke which was done by the motion of the flywheel or weight of the pump rod. The steam would then condense, creating a vacuum under the piston and drawing it down. Obviously all far beyond the scope of the video but a fun tale from engines before they got put on vehicles,

[@RaceBanner_]

S**t Happens, what we _ALL_ love is your intense dedication & effort. Besides, you are our friend, Mike Brady! PS. Steam engine nerds are _the worst_

[@DenEiferer]

I've been into building model steam engines for about a year and I'd have to agree.

[@deadspyder]

Actually, airplane nerds are the worst. Steam enthusiasts will take the opportunity to share their knowledge, whereas airplane geeks just call you a dumbass.

[@DenEiferer]

@@deadspyder i haven't experienced that. Most of the steam nerds I have dealt with have acted like anything you do is a safety hazard (of course there are legitimate safety concerns in steam) but won't help you learn.

[@jamesgroccia644]

Yeah, the engine community can be pretty insufferable. I’m a part of it, but I at least try to stay respectful

[@Sassymouse88]

@@deadspyder Mike's gonna be opening a can of worms with Airliner Designs if that's the case! (Maybe that's why he hasn't uploaded any vids there yet 🤔)

[@alisonwilson9749]

The man who never made a mistake never made anything. It's how you deal with mistakes that matters, and you dealt with these both efficiently and graciously- an admirable example to all of us. And it was great for us viewers, as it made another very interesting video for us too.😉

[@Vicus_of_Utrecht]

What if his goal is to make nothing?

[@Duckfarmer27]

I just happened to stumble over the previous video last evening and watched it. As a retired mechanical engineer versed in steam tables, thermodynamics and heat transfer I caught most of the errors. But then I could not put together an informative video like you can to save my life! Correcting this way shows excellent professionalism. Excellent job and now you have another subscriber just because of that. Keep up the good work.

[@SignalyardsGarage]

Mr. Brady, it takes a true professional to admit this. You have earned my deepest respect! Thank you kind sir!

[@Tom-kp2lv]

I've recently seen a few of your vids and have become a fan. I really appreciate this vid in particular, and want to emphasize that there is a big difference between an honest mistake and misinformation. You do great, Mike - we're all human! And the fact that you make such an effort to correct the record when you make a mistake, in my opinion, dramatically increases your credibility. Thanks for all you do, I love the vids and will subscribe and support.

[@SHO1989]

Agree completely with this comment. Mike, you do a fantastic job and you handle any criticism beautifully. You're a better man than me. I'd take it all personally and lash out. I very much appreciate your work.

[@LMC97]

I hope you weren't in a lot of hot water for these small mistakes XD In all seriousness, I enjoy these videos so much. Each is like a work of art with great visuals, music and great information. Mistakes happen and you addressed and handled them well and it was very nice of others who kindly brought them up and explained them in a kind fashion. Keep up the great work. Each video feels so welcoming and friendly that I just have to stay and watch. Time just flies by with each I feel like I've learned a great deal.

[@BinneReitsma]

It takes a man to admit mistakes, knowing what you did/said wrong is a learning process which makes you more a man. Love you're content and your honesty!

[@airplanes42]

Mad respect for accepting that you made errors and for correcting them.

[@geno92308]

We can all only do our best. But the champs own their errors.

[@AdurianJ]

There was an anecdote about salt water getting into the feedwater on a Sverige class coastal defence ship in one of the books I read. I think the engineers saw foam in their feedwater level gauges and all hell broke loose. The boiler was raked immediately and allowed to cool down as there was an unknown explosion risk. The feedwater was then purged and the ship had to lay at anchor until the evaporators had created all new feedwater. It's possible the ship was saved from disaster because the saltwater content in the Baltic sea's brackish water is low

[@MiniMC546]

I love how you addressed the misinformation and other information that is either incorrect or partially correct. Handled like a professional and veteran captain.

[@justingt2010]

One of the content creators who fix their mistakes, well done. New subscriber now

[@905Speed]

Props Mike! your videos are top notch and a mistake is only human. Thanks for all your wonderful content.

[@roboboydax]

You should collaborate with Part Time Explorer and Historic Travels. Keep up the good work. Hope you get well soon.

[@spnhm34]

Mike has colabs with Part Time Explorer

[@antone2tone]

The way you described how the Titanic engines worked with old pics of the components was amazing. I love that. Subscribed and ready to rock!!!

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

You've just shown once again why you are the very best. Fair Winds and Following Seas to you always, Mr. Brady.

[@davecrook8355]

Mike. Great follow up, thank you. I'm sure you learned even more than we did. If only others on TV or videos were so honest and thorough. Cheers.

[@crystalwater12]

its ok Bradley! we all make mistakes. is it alright if you can make a video about ss Andrea doria?

[@justayoutuber1906]

Great job accepting the information was not correct, taking tips from great commenters, and letting us all know the accurate info. No shame in that - thank you!

[@jeffarmstrong1308]

Props to you for admitting your mistakes and, more importantly, correcting them. I am delighted that you have added a note to your original video linking to this one. Such scholastic integrity deserves to be rewarded. Like many of your viewers - I posted the errors because of my own background in steam technology - admittedly at a modelling level. However a modeller needs to understand the technology they are modelling so I am no ignorant layman, although there many REAL engineers who will forgotten more than I will ever learn.

[@andreww4207]

Gotta watch out, the steam engine community can put you under a lot of pressure

[@RealityAlwaysWins]

I've not seen such an upstanding community, most folks these days rant and are hateful if someone gets even one tiny miniscule detail wrong, so it's refreshing not only to see the corrections but the helpful community who actually help and provide insight instead of judging and horridness.

[@bobcoats2708]

Mike, your dedication to accuracy is commendable. We all know how rare this is on KZbin. Thank you for your effort.

[@shake307]

Don't sweat it, my dude. Your channel is nothing short of phenomenal. Fair winds and following seas.

[@rossweaver8638]

You are an honorable gentleman, Mike. Well done.

[@ole9421]

I live near town that hosts an annual steam engine event. Steam traction engines, stationary engines and locomotives. As a kid I went every year to marvel at those massive machines and talk to the old timers. As a teenager I volunteered and worked there. Learned a lot about those engines. So, you can imagine my disappointment when you began making errors in your research. Thought to myself, "Wow, he's going to get clobbered in the comment section." Good on you for addressing the errors so quickly. I do admire your bravery for jumping into this subject and trying to explain it, though. 👍

[@mayflowerlash11]

And that explanation of steam pressure within the closed system of Titanics engines was excellent.

[@jetdriver]

Really appreciate your coming back and doing a follow up video. We are all human and capable of error. It’s to your great credit that your desire for accuracy is greater than your desire to always be right. Well done

[@Pamudder]

Mike: congratulations on undertaking such a technical subject and responding so gracefully to the comments.

[@chileo1]

Nobody is perfect, what seperates people is their ability to receive new information and reevaluate their position on things or admit to errors and correct them. Great vid thanks!

[@itsthesoup11]

Today I learned there's a "Steam Engine Community." KZbin really does something for everyone! Well done follow-up!

[@phillipwalker8018]

Thank you for being so gracious with this update video. You corrected some things and provided additional information to make me respect the engineers that much more. What an amazing achievement. Wish it was still around. And all those souls.

[@stevehomeier8368]

In this contentious age a heartfelt mea culpa is much appreciated and is encouraging

[@TheBenji800]

Integrity can't be bought through money or popularity only earned through honesty and your own moral boundaries. Hat's off to a very humble display.

[@jrmaguiar]

Congratulations on your intellectual integrity. It only shows how serious you are about the channel and its content. We're grateful also to the channel's amazing community that, respectfully, helps you to keep the information as accurate as possible. Keep it up!

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

Thanks to those taking the time to share humility. Thanks to those sharing knowledge. Thanks to those applying knowledge.

[@MrHolden17]

Hi Mike, the fact you have taken the time to read comments, investigate each correction then make a video to put your hands up shows the channel what a decent guy you are. Try not to put so much pressure on yourself but I appreciate you are where you are by doing just that. Maybe make a V2 of the same video? Keep up the great work and what you're doing is great.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

No one has all the answers! You do your best. You acknowledge and correct your mistakes. You earn the respect of your viewers and peers.

[@marqgunderson1168]

Thank you so much for clarifying some of those facts. When I watched the initial video, I thought I was mishearing a few things. It really is a testament to your skill and stick-to-it-iveness to be able to produce these videos with such in-depth engineering accuracy. And at the same time, the videos are interesting, engaging, and well-edited productions. I wish there was someone on YT who did this good a job on describing steam locomotive design and operation.

[@surferdude4487]

Thank-you for the clarifications. Despite the errors and our misconceptions, I still enjoyed your video on the Titanic's power production.

[@FotosbyFrankie]

Mike, I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for being so gracious and addressing the corrections pointed out by viewers so graciously. I always look forward to new videos from your channel. I hope you’re feeling better soon! 😊

[@564df6g5h4d6f5g4h6d5]

Precision accuracy and detail is very important. Well done this is the internet working at its best.

[@marensweet719]

I truly appreciate all of your hard work and dedication, Mike. I likewise thoroughly enjoy listening to you and watching your videos, which really do help capture my full attention (your 3-and-4D interactive tours are absolutely breathtaking; could really imagine myself and a number of my loved ones aboard the deck of the Titanic) as I genuinely love learning about all of the different ships and the Atlantic Ocean. But I suppose that is to be expected when you come from from a military family like myself with strong ties to the Merchant Marines, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard as well as RN and Dartmouth-Devon, UK. And although I'm only 35, I have to admit that even I'm still entranced by all the grandeur and hauntingly bittersweet images of and stories about the RMS Titanic. Thank you so very much again for taking the time to explain things in greater detail and context including in this latest video upload. It really warms my heart to know that you care so deeply about your subscribers, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy and attention to detail compared to so many other channels today. And I certainly do hope that you feel better very soon! 🫶🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻⚓️🚢🛳️🌊🐠🪸

[@alex_ob1]

Great Mike, owning up to your mistakes in this video rather than pretending you knew all along. No viewer would expect you to know all the intricacies of steam cycles! Ideally of course you'd have subject matter experts that could check scripts, but I'm sure that's tough to achieve. Congrats! I would suggest adding on screen text on your previous video, clarifying the mistakes, to ensure future viewers aren't misled.

[@Kimrbr549]

Kudos to you for not getting defensive and taking time to go back and do more research on what people were saying you got wrong. I love your channel! I have often thought about how much work you have to put in for each one of these videos and I definitely appreciate it!

[@RCassinello]

Honestly, Mike, you didn't have to do this, but I admire you for it anyway. I glossed over the small number of mistakes as just being the exigencies of having to explain something very complex to people who, by and large, wouldn't know what you were talking about, but still needed to be entertained. I'm especially glad, though, that you stood your ground and explained about the absolute pressure, because a lot of commenters were annoying me about that with their own misunderstanding.

[@cadebarnes2733]

This is why I love your videos, you could have easily ignored all these but you took the time to go back and teach us even more!

[@titaniccor6502]

There's a bright side to every situation...a few minor errors in details results in a second awesome video. Nicely done Mike.