Queen Mary's Fascinating Design Secrets

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[@Mr-LL]

Real!!

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It’s always a great day, when OUR friend Mike Brady uploads.

[@rextrek]

Agreed....

[@fraserthomson5766]

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I was friends with him first...

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[@OceanicEstate]

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[@JadaFinistair]

Years ago A friend and I stayed for a night on the Queen. It was a very rainy and stormy night we went to the observation lounge. The big band music was playing and we couldn't see the city of Long Beach out of the windows. All we saw was the rain. It felt just like we had stepped back in time to the late 1930's. What a wonderful time we had.

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

This video went by very fast and I learned so much about our Queen.

[@wmason1961]

When I was 14, my mother and I took a tour of the queen Mary at Long Beach. That was 50 years ago. They had a room welded on the outside of the ship over one of the props. We walked out of the ship. The room was dark, and the light shone clearly on the prop under crystal clear water. It's is a sight I will never forget.

[@jasonmills4053]

That same sight reinforced my fear of water and confined spaces. But let’s keep QM alive for many generations to come!

[@CreepersCreate]

The QM is beautiful, isn’t it?

[@allanmoore4353]

Anytime talking about Queen Mary is well spent. Thank you Mike

[@wildalbalass4867]

My grandfather worked in the John Browns shipyard, Clydebank and was very proud to have helped build the Queen Mary

[@NonsensicalNauticalRambings]

I’ve never expected to see the day when QM part 3 finally releases. This is the best possible timeline. Thank you for continuing to produce such high quality documentaries, Mike!

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

The meme is alive and well :')

[@NonsensicalNauticalRambings]

Just a little teasing can go a long way! Now we sit and wait for QM part 4…

[@IDesignSigns]

Imagine the insane precision and masterful drafting skills required to bring the Queen Mary to life! Truly a feat of engineering!

[@Hamish1968]

A properly produced engineering drawing like this is a thing of beauty, thanks for showing us around Mike!

[@squiremuldoon5462]

I live in Long Beach and feel lucky I get to see her everyday, such a pleasure to have a piece of history just sitting there in our docks, highly recommend you go visit and stay in one of the state rooms if you have the means.

[@WH-hx8dq]

booked a night at the Queen Mary later this year almost entirely due to your videos, hope they let me wander around and look at everything

[@parryyotter]

It’s been a while since I’ve been on the ship and while you can’t go everywhere, you can wander around. I don’t live far from it.

[@mdmarion5213]

@@parryyotter 25 years ago we were still able to wander the engine room at 2am. Those long hallways with the ghost looking back at me! ahhh!

[@katl6218]

Engine room and the bridge close around 5 pm - check on timing

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[@ItsTheShiki]

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[@SpankyK]

I have had the pleasure of taking a tour of The Queen Mary and The Spruce Goose! Both the ship and the plane were moored at the dock in Long Beach CA. Absolutely beautiful 💯% would recommend!

[@1320fastback]

I went there many times as a kid from the 80s. I remember one time we went in the hangar was a traveling Smithsonian exhibit under the wings and around the walls. One item I distinctly remember was Abe Lincoln's hat. Sadly I haven't been back up there to visit, only see her while leaving the harbor going to Catalina.

[@SpankyK]

Nice! I would love to see the hat.

[@robbielee2148]

I have been into researching warships for almost 50 years but I learned more in this video than I ever thought possible. Thank you kindly; so enjoyable, so informative and so very British! Love to see a video on what they did to convert a liner into a troopship and/or hospital ship. Keep up the great work and long live the King.

[@scotpens]

You do know that Mike Brady is Australian, right?

[@robbielee2148]

@@scotpensahh I do now lol thx.

[@robbielee2148]

@@scotpens PS, hope he forgives this old Canadian ❤ It surely was not posted with ill intentions✌️

[@ICGDeltaDivision]

My maternal Grandfather came home from his Army service in WWII on the Queen Mary in 1946. During mail call one day while on board, he heard the name of a childhood friend being called and he reunited with him, neither having known that they were both based in England during the war. His friend had recently married a local woman who worked for the U. S. government during the war, and his English war bride soon came over to join him in America. She was the only native Briton I knew when I was growing up. They’re sadly all gone now, but I’ve talked with amateur radio operators in the Queen Mary’s radio room and I look forward to taking my family to Long Beach to visit the Queen Mary in person.

[@lindseyhudson1274]

Yes Queen Mary part 2!!! This was fascinating, thank you!

[@spamcan5461]

I've gotten to stay on the Queen Mary twice, once on the Duke of Edinburgh suite and once on the Eisenhower suite. She's a gorgeous ship and I'm lucky to get to visit her when I get the chance. If anyone ever comes to California please give her some attention!

[@RG-Models86]

Fascinating optical effect on the Funnels. You look at Queen Mary at a glance, and all 3 of them appear to be the same height. Great video, Mike 👍.

[@SmilingLlama-qt4kq]

When Mike mentioned those lights shining on the funnels, I thought of the "Europa" and the "Normandie", whose names were emblazoned in lights between the funnels. Now that's making sure people knew who she was! When talking about the big vents on the deck, in my opinion, the "Mauritania" had the most cluttered look as far as vents. Otherwise, she was a beautiful ship!

[@peachishihara5885]

Our friend, Mike Brady, is back again to both educate and entertain. I don’t think you could point to any other resource that could better explain, in simple terms, how these beautiful ships work. It always feels to me like sitting down with a friend and learning together. I’m so thankful for every video posted, because I’m guaranteed to learn something, and Mike’s passion for these ships is infectious

[@terikronberg8291]

I find it amazing, as you describe the parts and places on the designs, how all these pictures conjure in my mind. Thank you, Mike.

[@shereesmazik5030]

Mike is very skilled at making mental pictures that last .

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That's what friends are for...

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This stuff will always be a great source for hobbiests and researchers.

[@Local-Of-The-Mitten-State]

Mike’s videos always make my day. This is just a whole new level of awesome!

[@wildsmiley]

Augh, I've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to watch this until now, and it's about my #1 favorite ship! Fantastic!

[@dogsbodyish8403]

Yet another excellent and absorbing video - thanks Mike!

[@sabrinabermani100]

hi mike! (first time commenting my english is bad ) i love all your videos but as a designer and artist, this kind of videos are the ones i like the most!! they remind me when my mother made beautiful paintings of the Titanic when i was a child (she is still obsessed XD) and that inspired me to be a designer and artist myself.

[@Martin48964]

I've had the opportunity to be on the Queen Mary twice. Once for a 3 hour visit and the second time for a 3 night visit. It is a wonder. If any of your viewers have a chance to visit this magnificent ship please do it. It was nice to listen Mike your experiences on the ship. I can relate to all of them! The vast promenade, which I walked many times and my walk through of the front bar. Visiting the Queen Mary will be the closest anyone can get to being on the Titanic!

[@scottdoleac5651]

Guys, our friend Mike Brady has once again blessed us with a vid ❤

[@paulhudson8321]

Like you I love plans of these ships. I flew to Las Vegas in the late 80’s. Drove to long beach. Stayed on the queen mary over night. The thrill of a lifetime

[@kwdroneflights2374]

Great video Mike, thank you for your great work.

[@e-train765]

I would love to see our friend Mike Brady look at more Oceanliner Designs!

[@gaywilliams7163]

I got to tour the Queen Mary during a trip to California many years ago. It was my favorite part of that vacation. Hope to do it again someday.

[@pennylane5652]

The Queen Mary is my favorite 'golden age' liner, probably by virtue of the fact that it still exists (in some form) to enjoy today. I was gifted one of your large drawings of her, which has pride of place in my office today. Thanks for the great video!

[@kristinmcshane4680]

Thank you for this video. I visited the Queen Mary last year and haven’t stopped thinking about her.

[@OurEclecticTravelAdventures]

Excellent video Mike! My family immigrated to the U.S. in 1962 aboard the Queen Mary and later I was a tour guide and concierge aboard in Long Beach. Actually later still was an officer aboard all 3 of the U.S. fleet in Hawaii (NCL America). Anyway… pretty sure at least part of the Long Gallery is now the Starbucks coffee shop just off the ‘enclosed’ promenade. And yes! Enclosed promenades are awesome romantic nostalgic and sorely missing in today’s ships.

[@HarrisonAJ1944]

Such a great and informative video of the majestic RMS Queen Mary. Thanks Mike.

[@charlietbarnes4842]

Oh i love our friend Mike Brady n how enthusiastic he is it luv it ❤x

[@sptownsend999]

A few days ago, I actually had that exact discussion regarding clipper sterns, cruiser sterns, and transom sterns with my cousin, a naval architect in New Orleans, LA. *According to him, the transom is the least hydrodynamically efficient stern shape,* but it is most common now because it is cheaper, easier to build, and it provides necessary room for propulsor pods and steering gear. Like you've said before, ship design is always about trade-offs and compromises, and the added benefit from propulsor pods can help to offset the inefficiencies of the transom stern. There are some ship owners who are sensitive to total operational costs, and will invest the money up front for more hydrodynamic efficiency, but others won't.

[@brianbooth4435]

I’m old enough to remember a documentary about 50 years ago, probably on the BBC, about the building of the Queen Mary, using archive footage, along with a present day recording of a Southampton to New York crossing. The Captain was what you would imagine a Captain of that time to be like, robust, brash, and self confident. He was asked if the Queen Mary would be going for the Blue Riband, his reply was as blunt as you would expect, “of course that’s what we’re out for, what did we build her for”. Over the years I’ve tried to find this documentary online, unfortunately without success.

[@MidnightDreams-u2c]

Hey mike, tysm ive been dreaming of this video for Months. This did not disappoint. Id like to see a video about the queen marys career . I think thatd be crazy

[@mssixty3426]

Looking forward to QM part 2! I wasn't ready for this video to end.

[@CaptainQ2607]

Thanks for the video, Mike ❤

[@johntamlyn6383]

Really interesting, many thanks, genuinely looking forward to part two.

[@Bryan-uq8rz]

Please do a part 2. I really enjoy your videos. Good job!

[@ElliotWizerd]

Oooooohhh a bit early exclusivity. Great and amazing as always Mike❤ Edit: Have seen the hole video and Mike you and your team have done it agine. Making the videos better and better when i believe they can not become better.❤❤

[@whitneyloreu]

My dad immigrated to the US from the UK with his family aboard the Queen Elizabeth, in 1965 ❤. He was just 4 years old. Until recently, I never realized how old the ship was when he rode on it!

[@Chelshenderson]

Our friend Mike Brady has blessed us with his beautiful and handsome presence yet again and gracing us with his methodical knowledge yet again. Always entertaining and educating. It also helps my Autism so thank you Mike 💜

[@grantvergottini5612]

I spent last weekend aboard her for my birthday. She's looking a lot better than my past visits.

[@TheDeputy173]

i'm so so glad we still have her. we've lost too many gorgeous ships to the ocean like Titanic and Lusitania that i can almost imagine Queen mary down there too rusting away but thankfully God has spared her and now we get to keep this amazing piece of Ocean liner history

[@stevenkarnisky411]

S.S. United States is about to join them on the bottom, for no good reason I can think of. Plenty of money has been spent on worse things than restoring the fastest and most modern ocean liner!

[@fishyfella6481]

Thank you so much, Mike. You have genuinely been an inspiration to me, and your videos have proven a great distraction when life gets unpleasant. Escapism might notbe a good alternative to socializing but at least im doing it with quality content! Again, thanks so much.

[@doc2w534]

I loved spending time on the Queen Mary and seeing areas that were used for filming my fav show, SeaQuest. I last visited back in 2012 so she wasn’t in the best shape. I appreciate this tour to show us some of the spaces that no longer exist or are off limits to guests.

[@robertjonas6216]

My late mother sailed on the Queen Mary twice in the late fifties early sixties…I have her steamer trunk now. Last year I got to visit the Queen for the first time. It was a bit emotional 💙

[@robertreynolds8671]

Love your videos, my friend! ⚓

[@katl6218]

Yay, it's QUEEN MARY video! My favorite ship! I do love her old fashioned look, she represents a long gone era with her traditional elements, connecting all those ships built before her in historical timeline. It's amazing she's still around! I have a very mainstream taste in ships, my number two would be Olympic.

[@mikegyro]

10 days and I'll be there again. Can't wait!

[@parryyotter]

I could be there in 30 minutes 😂

[@roybaker3945]

Back in the mid 70's I was on The Mary with my parents and their friends. My Dads friend had ridden on her in WW2 when she was a troop ship. They just let you wander around when we were there, so my dads friend took us to a to a state room. He explained that while on the ship in WW2 he had gotten lost so he knocked on this door. A man answered, his jaw dropped, but he managed to ask directions on how to get back to the upper deck. The man was very nice and directed him to the nearest stairs. That man was .......... Winston Churchill!!! Oh, and later, we were standing on the top deck near the front of the ship when they unexpectedly sounded the horn, scared the crap out of me so I dropped and broke my 110 camera. LOL

[@noturvoice173]

Having these videos on, in the background, are helping me push through my own ship projects. Much appreciation you mike!😂

[@gmlover82]

I’d be down for more this content, this was great. Keep going down the decks! I really enjoyed it and learned a lot more about the ship. She’s a beauty!

[@galenjacobs6005]

My favorite KZbin channel, period

[@PewKittens]

I agree on having a nice promenade. Those can be some of the most beautiful statement pieces in any place

[@gistvisions]

Its my goal to visit Queen Mary one day. Its my dream to meet Mike Brady on the Queen Mary! More of a friend than the ones in my circle!

[@JonNogo]

Man, I love your videos. You can really tell you just LOVE this stuff. I'm a novice but this is a really interesting subject. I was obsessed with the Titanic when i was a id, had a ton of books when i was like 10-12 and then I moved more into history and military ships and such, but I've always had a dread fascination with ships and shipwrecks. Love learning about the ocean liner "arms race" as it were. Anyway, rambling, Love your content! Keep it up!

[@foxstarline4997]

Yes!!! More on Queen Mary!!!

[@Alexius01]

In my opinion the best format!! Keep them coming!

[@diannerivers613]

Thank you Mike. 🚢

[@knittiotsavant]

This was so interesting. I live just a few miles from where the Queen Mary is berthed and have been there a few times, but not for several years. I’ll have to go again now that I know more about her.

[@sarabaker6286]

I love the classical music in the background 😁

[@randelbrooks]

Thank you Mike enjoyed it.

[@claytoncherry3192]

I watched a couple of your videos of the Queen Mary while on the Queen Mary. Sitting on my couch for this one just doesn't hit the same 😂

[@jerrymarlow5453]

You remain my hero, Mike. Jerry in San Pedro here.

[@billweare2146]

I wish that I could do a walk through of the Queen Mary. She sounds like a wonderful piece of living design history. Thank you for your video

[@bradfry5403]

Many thanks Mike and team for another great video,

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

We've crossed the Atlantic twice so far on the QM2 and plan to go out and back on her again this year. On our second crossing, I had the honor of attending a lecture on her by Dr. Stephen Payne. In it, he mentioned an interesting feature of the ship. Deck 7 is made up of only 2 things: exterior promenade and interior lounges (some of that being the spa and King's Court buffet). Payne said that was so passengers waiting to board lifeboats in an emergency would not have to stand out in the cold and rain, but sit in a comfortable lounge.

[@fraserthomson5766]

I was lucky enough to visit this ship back in 1989 when the massive wooden Howard Hughes 'Spruce Goose' seaplane was next door. I recall the guide telling us the ship was haunted by 3 known ghosts, a woman, and 2 workers who died during her construction.

[@adriennefoley2906]

I love your passion for the ships and the history …Thank you . You are inspiring 👍🏻

[@Riceball01]

Mike, you need to take another trip out here to CA and visit the Queen Mary again. I watched a video recently that said that there's been a lot of restoration happening on the Queen Mary as of late last year. Some of her decks have been restored with new teak and they've replaced some of her railings as well. I think that they've done a bit of work on the insides as well and "updating" some the cabins to have more of an art deco look more in line with how they would have appeared back when she was first built. While you're there, you can also visit the USS Iowa and maybe do a brief video tour of her. She's not exactly next door to the Queen Mary but she's not that far from her either.

[@parryyotter]

I mean they’re basically next door

[@Riceball01]

@parryyotter For CA, definitely. But it would be a bit of a walk to go from one to the other.

[@FlatcapHobbit]

Great way to spend my lunch break, thanks my friend Mike Brady! It might be fun to look at the plans of MV Britannic 3 and Georgic as they were competitors then fleet mates of the good Queen.

[@billj5645]

We visited the ship 20 years ago and I was looking at my snapshots while watching your video. I found a photo of the bridge as well as photos of the commodore's bed room and day room. The day room was still furnished very much like the plan but the bedroom was rearranged a bit. I have a photo of a lifeboat, it would be very crowded with 145 people onboard.

[@user-fz9zk3v7h]

Hey it's our friend Mike Brady from Oceanliner Designs hello Mike

[@alexwadera]

I should be studying for my French exam, but there are some priorities. Another great video from our friend Mike Brady!

[@lina_gioia]

Hello, Mike! Thank you so much for your incredible work❤You're so talented! This small, adorable, beautifully detailed ship model in the frame immediately gives a vibe from Historic Travels😊😊

[@markgrimm9393]

Great video! The Queen Mary is an amazing ship, and the level of detail in her design is just incredible. I would point out one small correction though....on the promenade deck, going from the enclosed prom into the interior spaces of the deck like the main hall, the floor does not drop...rather the inboard ceiling (or the floor of the Sun deck) goes up by 4 ft. The stairs you point out along the sides of the main hall go up to the Sun/Boat deck, not the enclosed promenade. It's a similar arrangement to Titanics first class lounge (and many other liners), where the deck above was raised in in order to give more hight inboard.

[@amt465]

Thank you Mike another great episode

[@mathieudurand7163]

Tout à fait d'accord avec vous pour ce qui concerne les espaces promenades. Très belle vidéo !

[@Bzperpex]

Many thanks for great a programme.

[@cassidywest5539]

19:05 BRUH! Elizabeth

[@ScholeyProductions]

I can’t wait for QM part 2! I wouldn’t mind a video like this of Olympic & Britannic!

[@Anastasiaintime]

Our friend Mike Brady getting a little spicy at the end there. Aluminum Shmaluminum 😂

[@Hezzup]

Ahhh another Grand Plans, splendid!

[@Tantalis77]

my god, mike brady's done it again

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Hey there, friend! I am glad you are covering Queen Mary so thoroughly. A wonderful ship, although I am not sure she was the greatest ocean liner. Her sister, Queen Elizabeth, Normandie, and United States are all candidates with their own claim to be the greatest. Do we judge by speed, size, style or design? Ya got me!

[@DDlambchop43]

ooh, I"m going to like this. I just finished reading a book called the Sovereign Spirit Saga. It's about zombies, but the second part talks about the heroes saving people trapped in the Queen Mary and it goes into real detail about its history and how it's situated at Long Beach.

[@tripswitch101]

730000? 🤯 Congratulations Mike.

[@cliffhoelzer6895]

Hi Mike! Love your channel and your wonderful productions!! Keep up the wonderful work!! It never gets old!!! God bless!!

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Thanks Cliff! 😎

[@mikedrown2721]

He is keeping up the wonderful work

[@DavidScott-hi4fz]

Fantastic video Mike! Had the chance to visit the Queen Mary a few years back. Had a drink there in that observation lounge and wow that ballroom is still a standout. I really hope they can find the money to refurbish it.

[@JeremySmith-k6n]

Please do go on with Part 2! Fascinating stuff.

[@axllebeer]

That was a great walkthrough of the Queen Mary. Tons of details that I have never seen before. I hope to actually visit it one day while I still can but for now I'm on the wrong side of the country.