The Only REAL Footage of Titanic: An Analysis

In February 1912, RMS Titanic was just 2 months away from completion - and disaster. Fortunately some smart cookie had the idea of filming Titanic as the new ship crossed a milestone in her construction. After Titanic was lost in April this film was circulated as footage taken just before her final departure from Southampton, but it's not the case! This piece of film gives us remarkable insight into the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast where Titanic was built. Today we'll draw clues and inferences from the film to determine when it was actually shot and what it can tell us about Titanic's construction.
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!
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[@OceanlinerDesigns]

Like this comment for my Mr Rogers' sweater! In my cold-addled state I conflated two different events; in September 1911 Olympic collided with Hawke but the photo taken in March 1912 is after Olympic threw a propeller blade and needed to be drydocked for the replacement to be fitted. Apologies for this! Feel free to ask any other questions below :)

[@bigbossimmotal]

How many people can rock Grandads sweater and make it look normal!?! You truly are a temporal anomaly my friend, an enigma from another time that we are thankful to have here in our own. Keep up the good work, and get well soon.

[@melindamorelli7683]

In the photo of Olympic alongside Titanic it looks as though Titanic had a second set of toilets located at the stern.

[@Nowhereman10]

I was going to comment on that error, but others already did. The film of Titanic not painted and with her 4th funnel clearly just recently installed seems to indicate it was filmed to mark this critical milestone in Titanic's construction and the beginning of her final transition into being cleaned up, put through trials, and sent to Southampton for being made ready for her maiden voyage. At which time in February she would've been expected to sail on or about March 20. This gives us a clue that Titanic would've likely had her forward A-deck screens installed between late February and early March, but Olympic throwing her propeller blade on the 24th of February forced Titanic out of the Thompson Graving Dock and to the fitting out quay, which delayed that work for over a week, and you can see if you look carefully in the photos of Titanic and Olympic together, that there appear to be scaffolding and other gear in place to install the screens where the rest of the ship appears all but fully painted and ready to go.

[@vegetableoil4391]

Are you sure it was the cold and not the Bailey's? 😂

[@gotchagee3315]

@@melindamorelli7683 I had to go back and zoom in. I say you are correct. It sure does look like there are a second set of them.

[@Fr33zeBurn]

How does one guy make so many videos about one ship and still remain interesting, must-see viewing every time?

[@KB-313]

That's my friend Michael Brady from Oceanliner Designs for ya

[@rprince418]

It helps that a majority of his content isn't about the Titanic specifically.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Pure talent!

[@spideyxmoriarty]

especially considering it's a ship everyone talks about, and he still always manages to find something new to talk about! this guy is amazing

[@erich930]

Talent, knowledge, and the simple fact that Titanic is a very interesting ship.

[@siphillis]

Mike's like "Whatever, I can probably talk about Titanic unscripted for 20 minutes."

[@clockworkdimetrodon1001]

And he CAN! He’s all “I’m sick I can’t do much, I’ll just talk Titanic for 20 minutes.”

[@philtkaswahl2124]

Let's be honest; twenty minutes is restraining himself.

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

That was EXACTLY the production process for this video

[@esciteach7997]

yup; he is that good. once again, a very well done video. thanks.

[@giorgiovanhat2530]

@@OceanlinerDesignsOMG I WANT THAT EMOJI TOO 🤩🤩

[@AmIinhellWhoknows]

Something about this particular video is just so cozy and nice. At the start I answered "hi Mike!" And then I actually went and made myself a coffee. Sat down and watched the video. This had my full attention, which honestly is pretty rare these days. Really enjoyed this video.

[@AmIinhellWhoknows]

I'm going to answer my own comment to ad more. I think this channel in general but also this video is so great because you can feel the genuine interest and passion for the subject. These Titanic videos aren't made just to be more popular, to boost the sub count or viewership. At least they feel like genuine pieces of work from someone who genuinely cares about their work. I think that is what makes them such amazing videos

[@Play_fare]

The logistics of assembling ships of this size and complexity is absolutely astounding. Thanks for this episode Mile. You’re re showing us what are essentially lost industrial arts and techniques. In an age of computer and electrical technology it is easy to forget what was once achieved by essentially sweat and hot water.

[@TaijanDean]

This film has always fascinated me. Not only because it shows in Titanic in an incomplete state and the fact that it's shown completely naturally, too. No flare, no nonsense or "early photoshop" tricks, what you see is what you get, but the most fascinating thing for me is despite her short life, the fact we have any surviving footage of her at all is nothing short of a miracle. If only more people had filmed her departure from Southampton or any of the other ports she left on the way to New York, but she simply wasn't famous enough until she sank and by that time, it was too late.

[@ChickenUltraPro]

THIS VIDEO IS 16 MIN AGO AND UR COMMENT IS 1 HR AGO. IS KZbin DRUNK

[@xant27]

Sad thing is she would of been lost to WW1 or scrapped.

[@ianmc87]

It's possible other people did film the Titanic, but the film was forgotten or lost. Would be amazing if new footage was uncovered.

[@Historicnavigation]

@@ChickenUltraProhe’s a member

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

No one thought to film Titanic's departure on her maiden voyage because it was just a routine departure, the fact Titanic was new didn't mean much, the big star had been Olympic, the first of her kind.

[@thestonedabbot9551]

3:13 Small thing: There actually was a film recorded of Titanics departure. 2nd Class passenger William Harbeck had his camera set up on deck and filmed leaving as well as the near-collision with SS City of New York. He might have been employed by White Star to film the first voyage. Sadly he and his reels were lost in the sinking, so we'll never know for sure

[@forsagebone]

Damn, that's tragic

[@Gamex99999]

It would have brought so much more!

[@the_rover1]

I'd like to trade mr. harbeck and his films for bruce ismay, please!

[@RockyRacoon5]

The Britannic also had a photograph of her sinking but it was destroyed in WW2 :(

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

@@the_rover1 Oh. come on. That's not nice.

[@jimadamson8563]

How dare you turn up with that hair, those glasses, that cardigan, and a shirt & tie: the most wholesome man on the internet! And then drop 20 minutes of intellligent analysis about a fascinating subject! You're making the rest of us look bad!

[@slackburngirl8593]

He’s pretty amazing not going to lie to you lmao

[@rachelbrough8160]

How dare he indeed! He's just great....in all his knitwear glory 😊❤

[@shepstation]

I just want to say that your videos make me very happy. Im autistic and i have a huge fascination for the titanic and oceanliner in general so your channel has quickly became a favourite. Thank you again !!

[@OceanlinerDesigns]

I am so glad you enjoy, thanks for watching :)

[@Gamex99999]

I'm autistic too. My two favourites White Star Line class is the Big Fours and the Olympic Class.

[@Scottocaster6668]

​@@OceanlinerDesignsI have a quick question: At the near top of the bow, there's an oval shaped "cut out" in the centre, what is it's purpose? Thank you so much for the lesson and videos. It's truly awesome, and that you share it with all of us. Hope you feel better soon, here's some positive vibes ✨✨ for a quick recovery! Thanks again. ✨✨

[@dylansbikevideos4437]

@@Scottocaster6668That oval shaped hole is for the third anchor I believe

[@stinkfist57_____26]

@@Scottocaster6668 it is a vent, using ram air.

[@sabrinastratton1991]

This footage is one of my favorites. My boys came in at 5 am 🫠 whispering "moooom, new ship video" and i was half asleep going "huh?" Lol 😂

[@sarahjohnson2628]

That’s adorable!

[@duanebarbic3786]

You certainly do have all the facts. Thanks for another informative segment on such a interesting subject. Fun fact for you. My Great Aunt Helen Peters crossed the Atlantic on the Empress of Ireland in October 1909, she told me that for seasickness she was given a tablespoon of champagne every hour. She also mentioned to me about the ship hitting a rock in the St Lawrence River, and how they went to the nearest port to unload the passengers. She said they threw cargo and passengers belongings off the ship down onto the warf. People were scrambling to gather their property from the broken creats and barrels. When i looked up the incident it turns out it wasn't a rock they hit but a submerged wooden shipwreck. They thought it was a rock at the time until they went to repair the damage and found evidence of wood causing the damage. Perhaps you find that interesting. She was 9 years old at the time she gave me the story in great detail with her exceptionally good memory.

[@KimtheElder]

Wonderful story. Nine years old and champagne for seasickness. Sounds like the perfect cure to me 😄

[@duanebarbic3786]

@@KimtheElder she never forget it. Soon she was well enough to read Uncle Tom's Cabinto a captivated audience in the library. She knew how to read the southern dialects even though she had a British accent from studying elequetions.

[@dolinaj1]

@@duanebarbic3786. Bitchiness is never attractive. You are not fit to join us grownups in civil discourse, Duane the Barbaric.

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

Another great video, Mike. I hope that you feel better soon.

[@esciteach7997]

wow; thanks for this info

[@billbright1755]

There is a Hotel near my home that was built in late 1880’s. It was loaded with fabulous furnishings and accoutrements for luxury much as Titanic. A gorgeous architectural design and surroundings that was magical. Unfortunately was not appreciated and torn down in 1974. I remember it well from my childhood years. Now only the bar and billiards section remain at site. Grounds still intact with 140 years old trees. Parts were auctioned off and scattered to homes etc. It was as close to walking the decks of Titanic as anything I know of. I’m a retired crane operator and metal fabricator( 50 years experience) so all those photos of ships construction mean a great deal to me.

[@adrianjanssens7116]

You have devised a method of retaining background music during your dialogue and it actually adds to the overall effectiveness. Not everyone is successful in achieving this. Thank you and cheers from Canada.

[@beneleonhard7915]

I feel the music could be even less or go. It is fascinating enough and so well presented

[@boggled007]

@@beneleonhard7915 I completely agree.

[@sebforce1165]

That "Blimey" at the beginning was great, and ho-ly did I never think I'd ever see footage of Titanic until now, it had _never_ occurred to me fully that no-one seemed to film the bloody thing, except it seems, whoever this person was. Shipbuilding must've been a hell of a thing to see back then, if not a bit nerve-racking for, reasons. Fun video :)

[@filmandfirearms]

I'm sure a few people on board were filming it, we know at least one person was, but film doesn't do too good in water

[@ExceptionallyCleverUsername]

My first thought was, "Hey, do Commonwealth people still say 'blimey'?"

[@Starshipsforever]

There was actually a fair amount (for the time) film footage taken of Titanic, but for reasons most of that was lost. For example, still missing is film take during Titanic's launch. We know it existed, but there appear at this time to be no surviving reels. We only have copies of Olympic and Britannic's launch film.

[@jj-if6it]

​@@Starshipsforeveryeah it's a bit bizarre, considering what a big deal it was back in then

[@BlitztheDragon]

Something I love most about this latest video is that in addition to the context provided to this film footage, it also brings the human aspect of her story back to the forefront, particularly prior to the sinking. It's easy to let the stories of the survivors and those who are lost carry the human side of the disaster, and the ship herself gets the lion's share of attention being the main character of this story. But it's easy to forget that people in Belfast designed and worked on this ship. Just mentioning the last minute design changes, pointing out the workmen's toilets and the support arms of the B-deck scaffolding, and describing the warping techniques seen in the film really drive home that there's people on board her in this very moment leaving their own mark on what will become a story that captures the world's imagination. A fantastic contribution as always, Mr. Brady. I've followed Titanic stuff since I was in grade school, and even now at age 34 you're still teaching me new things about her.

[@daylenestaneart775]

This is a good perspective. I’m glad you mentioned this.

[@MiniMC546]

Even though you're not in a good state, you still managed to complete the video like you're not sick at all. Awesome analysis of the ship as well.

[@castlebravocrypto1615]

Im not going to lie, sir. I paused the video, made a pot of coffee and didn't start until the pot was done. Now I'm back 😊

[@esciteach7997]

so did I !!!!!!

[@veintiuno875]

I was drinking hot chocolate 🤣🤣

[@rida-18]

I surprisingly had just made tea and opened KZbin and this was the first video to show up so it saved me a trip to the kitchen.

[@katlegoduiker1588]

Lol same here.

[@cmc2550]

For being sick you did an amazing job. Once you got going I forgot you were sick. Thank you Mike. This one has been one of my favorites so far. So much information from so little footage. Maybe I missed it, how long was the original film?

[@alveolate]

it's the power of grandpa's sweater

[@Spooky711B]

@@alveolate And Baileys. :p

[@polbecca]

Even when feeling under the weather, Mr Brady still dresses appropriately.

[@cheesyllama]

I'm just getting over flu myself, and let me tell you, I spent 9 days holed up in blankets on the couch, feeling extremely weak and having to call in to work twice and I had no grandad sweater or Bailey's. Maybe that's the key, for whenever I get sick again in the future.... hopefully no time too soon.

[@ryanthoene7149]

Im sorry you don't feel well, Mike. I am still very happy you put this video out. Every Sunday morning, i make waffles and coffee for breakfast and watch your weekly video. It has become the highlight of the week that i always look forward to. Thank you Mike!

[@livethefuture2492]

I have to say I'm very impressed by the sheer depth of your knowledge on everything there is to do with the Titanic. I feel like I could point to any rivet or joint in the entire ship and you'd be able to tell me it's purpose. It's incredible! If this was 1912 I'd think you were one of designers of the ship!

[@nonsensicalnauticalramblin3994]

This video is one I hold very close to my heart, being able to see Titanic, albeit unfinished, but still in her glory. It also shows the shipbuilding process, as you see that many bits of her are missing, and there’s that toilet that they built off the side of her starboard bows. Most notably, the A-Deck promenade is still open. Thanks for this video, it’s always nice to have an analysis of anything Titanic related.

[@RCarpeDiem83]

I’ve wondered about the whited-out tug boat sterns for years! Thanks for explaining that odd visual artifact in the “Titanic” reel I’ve seen so many times.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Same here, but I think they were tug boats rather than tub boats, which are a lot smaller.

[@mikedicenso2778]

Dr. Paul Lee on his Titanic website has an excellent article on the missing film footage known to have been shot of Titanic, most particularly of the launch footage from May 31, 1911, which along with others was lost. Here's a list of lost and found footage: 1. Laying the keel of the Titanic (31 March 1909), Animated Weekly. - Lost. 2. Transport of Titanic's Largest Anchor in the World (c.1911). 400ft. - Lost. 3. Launching the Titanic (31 May 1911). Films Limited of Belfast, Included in the Animated Weekly and Gaumont newsreel. - Lost. 4.Titanic leaving Belfast Loch for Southampton (2 April 1912). [sic - the Titanic entering the Graving Dock, 3rd February 1912] Gaumont. - Survives 5. The Titanic: at Southampton, prior to her maiden voyage (10 April 1912). Filmed by Topical Budget. - Found. * * Number 5 turns out to just be cobbled together footage of Olympic.

[@paulheenan9098]

Given that a substantial amount of the documentation of Olympic and Britannic’s construction survives, I’ve always wondered if the footage of Titanic was lost because the ship essentially became a taboo subject, so the films were archived away and forgotten about over time.

[@mikedicenso2778]

@@paulheenan9098 Perhaps. Or maybe people swiped them as ghoulish souvenirs of the disaster, much as wreckage found floating around the site of the sinking, and the gear on the lifeboats themselves were.

[@esciteach7997]

yup; everyone should check BBC, National Geographic, Discover Channel on TV and streaming services.

[@RobertLydonReviews]

I’ve been a big fan of Mike and his content since I discovered his channel, but the intro of this video alone today has skyrocketed him to be my favorite KZbinr ever!

[@cockneygeezer3528]

for my 79th birthday back in feb my son got my the Lego Titanic, as I was building it I was watching your videos and I leant so much about the ship and the people, it was fun building it but also sad, it is an amazing model, thank you so much for your videos

[@KimtheElder]

Happy belated birthday. What a wonderful gift, and what a wonderful way to enjoy building it. I concur with the sad feeling. When I see these videos and hear the stories of the designers, and the builders, and the towns, and their pride in her, and then how it impacted the towns people when she sank, I feel similarly.

[@kindlin]

Having just finished my own set of the Lego Titanic, I was immediately fascinated by this video when it popped up in my feed after watching his recent video about the collapse.

[@melgrant7404]

​@@kindlinhuge build.

[@kindlin]

@@melgrant7404 Unboundedly. Especially considering I knolled a lot of it as well.

[@melgrant7404]

@@kindlin it's a great model 👌

[@FinbarHallboy-tu1xq]

She's a beauty, the Olympics were just the epitome of 1900-1920's shipbuilding. (Or maybe the media has just conditioned me into liking her?) But seeing the most famous ship in film, proper, is astounding. Everyone just assumes that Titanic was just the sinking, but no. She was so much more, her construction, her trials, and of course, her voyage. But yeah, I love the Olympics, in general.

[@Kenneth-ff5ce]

Calm down petal!!!

[@FinbarHallboy-tu1xq]

What's that meant to mean?

[@GemmaLB]

There is something graceful and beautiful about the Olympic class in particular. Compare them to the floating buildings we have now!

[@Spooky1862]

Same here! The Olympic class were lovely inside and out. I also like the Mauretania, Lusitania, and especially the Aquitania-ocean liners really had gorgeous interiors during that period.

[@FinbarHallboy-tu1xq]

@ GemmaLB Yeah, I agree. Modern cruise liners look nice within, but externally...a brick with a curved front and windows. Even Cunard's fumbled the ball by giving Queen Anne a massive forehead.

[@unmountablebootvolume]

Fun fact: "donkey boilers" still exist in HVAC, at least in Europe, though they are usually just called emergency boilers or emergency heaters. They usually run on electricity or fuel oil. They are often used either when a boiler or steam supply line fails in winter, or when heated concrete floors have to be cured during construction before the final boiler is installed. They pretty much come in 4 sizes: little carts, that you can roll by hand, usually enough to heat a small house or apartment, those are mostly electric, small trailers, that can be attached to a plumber van, with enough power to heat larger homes and multi-family homes (an apartment building with only a handful apartments), shipping containers, that can heat small to medium size apartment complexes and fixed installs on semi trailers that can heat large complexes and skyscrapers.

[@htos1av]

Yep-studied steam and worked it two years @GE Industrial.

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

My job onboard ship was in the radio room so I don't know this for sure, but I heard "donkey boilers" getting mentioned by those oily guys who worked below, and I believed they were installed to elevate the temperature of the fuel oil before it got squirted into the cylinders?

[@knatschuff]

They are in every telephone exchange in the UK, Diesel powered to charge the batteries in a power cut. In time with fibre installed they will become redundent along with the exchange itself, shame.

[@rhodaborrocks1654]

@@knatschuff The fibre equipment will require a similar styled power arrangement though surely?

[@knatschuff]

They will need power but not for any batteries, mains power at the 'exchange' end and at the customer end as well, if there is a power cut it just stops , unless a rechargeable battery is at the customer end. These are available to for older/disabled people . The chances of a power outage at both ends is always possible. The exchanges will all disappear in time and the equipment will be mounted outside nearby and the site sold off. The power comming direct from the electricity company . Its already starting on new build estates. No new copper cable is being provided unless its for repair, and no new training either for new staff, existing staff can cover the copper repair until the switch off. It's still years ago from full fibre. coverage.

[@BugOperator]

So wait - if this is the only footage of Titanic that exists, does that mean the famous footage of Titanic departing on its maiden voyage in front of a huge crowd and the woman in the white dress and hat leaning over the side and waving was actually footage of Olympic’s maiden voyage?!

[@gqwilts]

Thank you for taking the time to do a video when you're not feeling well. I learned things I never knew. I'm extremely uneducated regarding the Titanic, and I greatly appreciate your efforts. Psst. I've my granddad's jacket, and it's a great comfort to me as he's been gone since 1987. Enjoy the comfort. I hope you feel better soon. You need more Baileys. Thank you again.

[@catsandmusicandmorecats9146]

It's interesting that they put the toilets at the front of the ship, which is where the permanent toilets had been for centuries - hence properly these can be referred to as the head, as all shipboard toilets are still referred to. I hope for the sake of the guys working in the back half of the ship they had one there too so they didn't have to walk (or in 'dire situations' run) a half mile to go to the head. :D Fascinating bit of footage not just because it's Titanic but also because there's little to no film footage I'm aware of that shows these stages of ship construction as done at that time. Great video off-the-cuff, my compliments to the amount of knowledge you have on the topic that can let you do a video on the fly like that. Baileys cures many things.

[@michaels.5878]

You'd think that would have been on the stern, but that's where the officers and captain living quarters were.

[@KimtheElder]

So two additional things I learned today besides everything Mike explained---- Why the head is called the head, and I assume the proper way of saying what's new is, what's news? 😃👍

[@cjpenning]

I would have to imagine (and I really don't want to) that guys were doing their business in buckets throughout the ship and disposed of it at the end of the day. It would be a major waste (pun not intended) of work hours for guys to be running back and forth all day.

[@doktorjohann4883]

In the picture of Olympic being moved into the dock with Titanic in the background you can see where the temporary stern toilets were removed the same way the ones at the bow were; by scratching off and repainting the negatives.

[@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx]

Ah, but you see that's what the poop deck was for!😆

[@CalledTurnAGundam]

I must call attention to how fantastic that tie is.

[@adammartin5866]

I wish my voice on a normal day sounded half as good as my friend Mike Brady's as he's coming off of a cold.

[@murph64]

“I’ll wait 🤨” why’d that crack me up tho I’m real sorry you’re sick and I hope you feel better soon, but the vibes here feel extra goofy and I’m so here for it

[@empressmeowmeow9581]

Just sat down on an early Sunday morning with a cup of coffee, as it happens, and checked in on your channel first thing. Thank you for a really interesting video on one of my favorite topics. Great way to start the day. Get well soon, Mike!

[@MistaGoodbytes]

I’ve always been fascinated by this footage of Titanic. I have to confess that my somewhat naive mind always thought that the toilets were some kind of crane or machinery. I’ll never look at this film in quite the same way now 😂 Keep up the great work Mike and I hope you feel better soon. Oh, and welcome to the UK, I’m glad you’re enjoying our weather!

[@leosthrivwithautism]

Mike and other channels have really been amping up their stories and production. I’m all for it! I love to learn! And enjoy a great video!

[@welshtricky1917]

Growing up I used to think the film was boring till it hit the iceberg, now having developed an interest in the ship and how it was made my favourite bit is everything before it gets hit! Anyone else? Keep the content coming my friend, Mike Brady ❤

[@fixman88]

I was a Titanic nut from way back when the wreck was found in 1985, so the movie was *awesome* to me.

[@beasthandler9263]

@@fixman88 I will never forget the National Geographic pages and news footage.

[@mahbriggs]

Really liked the pictures of the internal assemblies. The boilers, engine frames, the boiler uptake. Something you don't see except in drawings.

[@jozsefizsak]

You do an extraordinary job on these videos. It really is a splendid channel. I hope you feel better soon.😊

[@Taterazay95]

Something that gets lost to me in the footage usually is a sense of scale to these mighty vessels. Seeing those guys appearing as specks on top of the funnel was so eye-opening as to the sheer size of Titanic! Cheers for this one Mike, as always, a great video!

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Fascinating footage, Mike. Thanks for bringing it to us. Hope you feel better soon. I felt nostalgic seeing your grandpa's sweater. I had my grandpa's sweater for a long time and wore it quite often. Brought back memories.

[@bzr_ct]

Why aren't the toilets on the poop deck? 😂😂 (sorry) Your videos are great as always!

[@daylenestaneart775]

I was wondering that too.

[@ronnieince4568]

Bzr ct -probably because somebody was taking the piss !!!

[@zoibydalobster22]

I’ve seen this footage so many times, yet I’ve learned so much more about this film from you. Thanks Mike!

[@nowhereman1046]

It should be fairly easy to pinpoint when this footage was shot. The ship is nearly complete enough that the single-ended boilers in Boiler Room 1 are operational, providing power and electricity to the rest of the ship. 1. The lack of the buff color on the funnels means that this cannot be in March at all as we know that Olympic did not come back to Belfast for the propeller blade replacement until 1st of March and we see Titanic in photos is nearly finished with the funnels painted as well as the superstructure and much of the hull. 2. We know that the third funnel was not installed until around December 6. 3. 4th funnel was installed in January-February. So likely this is filming what would be the final completion of Titanic with the 4th funnel newly installed, and the ship only needing some cosmetic work and furnishings, etc. being installed, along with work equipment removed as they were originally expecting a 20 March maiden voyage at the time. Then Olympic threw the propeller blade on February 24th and Olympic spent between March 1 and March 7 being repaired. The screen was not installed until sometime between March 9-31.

[@mikedicenso2778]

Even something as relatively small as repairing Olympic's propeller blade threw off the schedule so much.

[@alleny2971]

I guess you didn’t watch the whole video, because he gave the calendar day that the video was shot.

[@nowhereman1046]

@@alleny2971 It's not a video, as there wasn't any such technology in 1912 make such a recording, and Brady is surmising the date of the video based on when it was known that Titanic was moved into the Thompson Graving Dock was February 3. But that's not when Titanic was ever first moved into there or out of there, for that matter.

[@gotchagee3315]

I have officially grossed out my coworkers. I took a screen shot of this video and zoomed in the potties on the side of the deck. No one guessed correctly or even close on what they were. It's the weird details like this I love. I wonder if the elevators were working yet in this video. If not I sure would hate to be not feeling well and working several floors under the deck. Also, every time I watch your videos and it is about the Titanic I can't help but feel like you are one of the engineers of this ship. Your voice, use of language and your demeanor is exactly how I would assume how those engineers would have been. Great video!

[@nicklloyd9291]

I follow many factual KZbin channels (science, crime, history, aviation, astronomy, engineering.. etc.).. But I have to say that in terms of the research, content, production, and likeability, this channel is No.1... Even if seafaring is not your chosen subject, the videos draw the viewers interest and are very enjoyable... Keep up the good work my friend! :)

[@OtherWorldExplorers]

I've been looking for a video like this for a long time. Sorry to hear that you're sick but it was a good inspiration.

[@KaerriRainshadow]

Hi Mike, I've really been enjoying your videos and its always a delight to see you've posted a new one. Thanks for giving us new content even when you're under the weather! True dedication, that. Take care and hope you feel better soon!

[@jomac841]

I feel ya. I have that same cold/flu too now. Hope you feel better soon! As for this footage it’s incredible! It’s fascinating to see. It’s also sad to think that all of that painstaking work would be gone in a matter of months.

[@nikerailfanningttm9046]

Were getting closer and closer to the big day, when Titanic left Southampton for the first and final time on April 10th. Olympic Trio, rest in peace; Britannic, Olympic, and Titanic, you are always loved and never forgotten.

[@Nora_I_am_nice]

Thanks for this video and your analysis

[@fyrequeene]

Another excellent and fun video. Amateur enthusiasts like me never think of how truly complex such a massive project as a shipbuild is. So much to learn from this short glimpse of history...Thanks for explaining this little, crucial snippet of film for us--and hope you feel better soon!

[@Robert-rv3zm]

This is a very informative video, Mike. There’s so much we still don’t know about Titanic and her sisters. I’m glad that you and your support staff do the hard work to enhance our knowledge. Thank you, Mr. Brady.

[@WickedModelships]

I have been aware of this footage for some time now, but it never fails to pull at my heart strings.. Seeing this amazing ship afloat is a majestic sight for me. I will cherish this footage forever. And the best part, for me, is to actually see her name on the side of the ship. ❤ She really is the ship of my dreams.

[@SamGreeneRacing]

Sorry you’re not feeling well but I love these more casual videos. Having the big grand productions mixed with these would be amazing.

[@OdysseyLife1]

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[@theoccupier1652]

The way you actually talk To Us & not just run off a script in a hurry makes you want to really listen. Great video :)

[@giorgiovanhat2530]

Yes ! That’s so true he has such a talent for making videos 😆 I could watch it for hours

[@kona8832]

Never been here so fast, last vid for the night before bed tho lol.

[@stoffls]

It makes you think about life, watching this footage. 8 weeks later and this mighty ship, here unfinished, will be destroyed. I wonder how all of those dock workers felt, when they heard about the sinking, after spending months of building it to its full glory.

[@brucie7350]

Mr Brady, you put a great deal of information into your videos. I don't know if you've done it already but I, and probably many others, would love to see a video or even a video series showcasing the construction of an early 1900's ocean liner. Everything from the planning and design to the finished ship, along with all the processes involved along the way.

[@katebowman5435]

I have learned so much more about Titanic from this channel than I have in many years of private research. You truly are our friend, Mike Brady. Thank you.

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your grandad's sweater is lovely!

[@wrayzor]

when he says "your friend" he's talking to me

[@Hirundo-demersalis]

Excellent and informative video as always, mate. Still hoping you'll do full-length commentaries on notable Titanic movies someday; remember really enjoying your analysis on some of the scenes in the James Cameron film and their accuracy + context. In the meantime, get well soon!

[@bigjermboktown6976]

That was an awesome video! Thank you! It's still always fascinates me thinking about the Titanic and just how terrifying it must have been seeing something that big just sink into the ocean. Especially in the dark of night

[@philtkaswahl2124]

Mike in that sweater and glasses makes this feel like a college professor discussing the coursework with you.

[@Martin48964]

Mike you are the best! Every video you put out teaches us Titanic enthusiasts something. Those long tube like things on the side of the ship, I always thought they were the toilets for the workers. Now confirmed by you. I now have a question. I am planning a trip to Belfast Ireland and I would like your opinion of visiting Harland & Wolff.

[@KernowChris1975]

Brilliant video, thank you! I loved the analysis of the photo of Olympic and Titanic at Belfast, you drew my attention to lots of details I hadn’t noticed before. Excited to visit Belfast in a couple of months. Get well soon and I hope you enjoy your time in England!

[@starwars22221]

Hope you feel better! Another awesome video, can't wait for the next one!

[@DavidSmith-fv1jf]

complete, informative and always interesting... Thanks!! Your work is appreciated..

[@mtnbkreric1]

Probably the most informative and interesting Titanic video you’ve done. Will you be going to Belfast and visiting the Titanic Exhibit while in the UK? I went about 4 years ago and it’s amazing. Great job Mike (even while sick) 🇨🇦

[@LyssaStuart]

Great video, Mike. I've watched many of your videos showing how ships were built, but for some reason, this one really drove home the point of how much work it took. When you pointed out the changes made to the Titanic, it proved how much work there was. Thanks for the video. I hope that you're feeling better.

[@Torewindtime]

This was a really great and informative video. I've never seen this footage behold, so it was cool to see. I hope you are feeling better by now.

[@murph64]

luv it when our friend Mike Brady from Oceanliner Designs posts a new video 💖

[@30AndHatingIt]

You can tell she hasn’t been filled out yet because of how high in the water she is resting. Seeing that actually puts into perspective how much of her bow is sunk into the mud!!!

[@Karla_97_]

Preserved possibly still with paint

[@30AndHatingIt]

Yeah I’ve read that… mummified in a way. It would be crazy if they could robotically dig down and see if it’s still visible.

[@bretthickman1774]

I love, no LOVE all your videos. They're so informative and explained so eloquently. Thank you Mike, love it all. Keep up the GREAT work

[@ACowGirlFan]

Another very informative video. I learned a lot. Thanks Mike for your effort and your attention to detail. I look forward to your videos and appreciate what I learned from them.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

I've just literally sat down with a coffee, perfect timing. I hope you are enjoying the UK, Mike.

[@paullaw1438]

Great video! Hope you feel better soon😁

[@kittybitts567]

Another outstanding video by Oceanliner Designs. I remember Mike Brady was sick the night of the 110 anniversary live stream, On a Sea of Glass with Ken Marshall and Tom Lynsky. It was a fantastic video and I listened for the whole thing. I really missed Mike Brady's input. Here's wishing him a full and speedy recovery today. He and his crew make top notch videos.

[@KimtheElder]

Very dapper in grandad's sweater. Sending you wishes to feel better soon. Super explanation. Like others, I'm fascinated with everything about the Titanic and her story (passengers, workmen, designers, artifacts, etc.) Well done 👍😊

[@nycsguy]

Thanks Mike! This was tremendously interesting, and in passing you answered a question that I have wondered about for years, namely, why the names of the tugboats were painted out.

[@dannydeez2810]

Even if we didnt see the name plate, we would still know its the titanic, since her navigation wings extend outwards. It's sad that if a switch theory believer saw this, he'd be so happy and think he finally achieved the proof to show that the theory he believes is true.

[@LongIslandMopars]

I saw the letters on the port side

[@CoolCademMAnimates-fz1ui]

There are a few frames where the nameplate is barely visible.

[@nickwilliams6621]

You can see the name plate at 5:42 if you look carefully on the upper left

[@dannydeez2810]

i know, i said even if we couldn't see the nameplate for some reason we could know its titanic

[@jcxtra]

Dare I ask, what is the 'switch theory'?

[@josemiguelmarquescampo4902]

Glad to see you back. Do get well soon… Fascinating as always. There are pictures of the Titanic’s departure in 1912, some even colourised, but it’s surprising that there is no footage (that we know of). It was the “new” White Star Line ship at that time, and her maiden voyage, and all… I seem to recall footage of the Lusitania from 1907, but these may actually be pictures perhaps? But there is some footage for sure, though it may be in later years. Maybe departing New York in 1915 on her last voyage. Anyway, a wonderfully informative channel. Warm greetings from Spain 🇪🇸!

[@NYYRobThomson]

Hope you feel better soon Mike! Your videos are so informative and entertaining. Just an idea, there are many videos of uncut ROV footage from the Cameron Dives on KZbin channels but bar the more famous rooms, objects it’s hard to see everything without a guide. I feel with your expertise and collaboration with H&G it would make a great series, like the live stream tours you did of H&G’s Titanic. Obviously not sure what the rights issues that would rear their heads but it’s something that would be more than a treat.

[@DominosAndHearts]

Loving the glasses and hope you feel better soon

[@MrKinnoull]

The photo of the two ships totally disproves the conspiracy theorists who insist that the two ships were swapped. Anyone who believes them has to be insane.

[@sirridesalot6652]

Or unknowing of the MAJOR differences between the two ships.

[@Nebulasecura]

Plus it clearly says 401 on her propellers on the wreck

[@baystgrp]

Mike, many thanks for an absolutely riveting (no pun intended) video, loaded with detail we otherwise would never have noticed. I had always thought the things hanging down from the “Titanic’s” bow’s starboard side were heavy lines in a not terribly detailed photo… but no; they had a very utilitarian purpose, as were the structures above them. Your description of how when “Titanic” was launched it was essentially a hollow shell was something I never considered. I had always thought ships were fully completed by launching. We crossed to Italy from New York in “Constitution” in ‘56 and re-crossed in “Independence” in ‘59. In ‘49 we crossed to Yokohama, and back again to San Francisco in ‘52 on P2 Class transports of Military Sea Transport Command. I cannot recall which transport we sailed to Japan on in ‘49, but we returned to San Francisco in ‘52 on the “General E. D. Patrick.” I have always loved big ships. Your KZbin videos are fantastic. Kudos to you, sir!

[@metallicasnake]

Great stuff as always, Mike. I hope you get better soon. Thank you for everything.

[@user-gu8qi4me8x]

This video is actually genuinely underated and damm

[@LongIslandMopars]

This was great, Mike. Feel better and enjoy your time in the UK.

[@buffhorses3632]

When I was a kid I was fascinated with Titanic. But as I got older, I fell out of love with it. I recently found d your channel and you’ve reignited my passion for it. Thank you and I hope you get well soon bro.

[@DutchDukeMan]

It still amazes me how people in these times with such basic technology were able to build these ships

[@idiotdrummer60]

'basic technology'. You make it sound like they were hollowing out logs with flints.

[@DutchDukeMan]

compared to today it was very basic@@idiotdrummer60

[@anthonyjagers7770]

At 12:49, I see the outline of someone who was blotted out of the photo.

[@mandyb120]

Hope you feel better soon, Mike. I always enjoy your videos!

[@kn3448]

Hey Mike! You do look rough, mate. Hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy your visit to our country. I love your choice of backing music for your videos, particularly Pachelbel's canon in D featured in this one. It conveys not only the grace and majesty of one of the most recognisable ocean liners in history but also the tragedy that beset her maiden voyage. Get well soon.

[@theswedishmelker]

yay new video! amazing channel btw!

[@judybassett9390]

Thanks for this video and your analysis.

[@farfle]

Thank you for a fabulous video, Mike! It is so great to be able to see actual footage of Titanic, as I've always looked at Titanic video and assumed it is Olympic. Great video! Hope you are feeling better!

[@douglastaggart9360]

That's because they are Olympic

[@Tozzpot500]

​@@douglastaggart9360no its Titanic, she launched without an enclosed A deck promenade and it was added towards the end of her fitting out. If you are reffering to the braindead swap theory often parroted by idiots on every video about the Titanic just know that it was physically impossible to disguise the ships as eachother due to numerous structural and internal changes

[@TGNiceShotNub]

Hey Mike, don't expect you to have known this but one of the background tracks you chose (Pachelbel's Canon in D) is kind of infamous in the music world, because every Orchestra or Band student has to learn it at some point. Further, it's been credited as one of the origin points of the "4 Chords" phenomena, which surmises that many of the history's most popular songs actually all use the same "4 Chords" progression. As a music nerd, it makes it hard to focus on your narration and the story you're trying to tell because I am distracted by the song hahaha.

[@DannyDraws1912]

Amazing video Mike, but sadly enough Titanic was actually videoed 5 times! 1. Laying the keel of the Titanic (31 March 1909), Animated Weekly. - Lost. 2. Transport of Titanic's Largest Anchor in the World (c.1911). 400ft. - Lost. 3. Launching the Titanic (31 May 1911). Films Limited of Belfast, Included in the Animated Weekly and Gaumont newsreel. - Lost. 4. Titanic leaving Belfast Loch for Southampton (2 April 1912). [sic - the Titanic entering the Graving Dock, 3rd February 1912] Gaumont. - Survives 5. The Titanic: at Southampton, prior to her maiden voyage (10 April 1912). Filmed by Topical Budget. - Lost" Sadly only the only footage to survive was the dry dock footage. Keep up the great work Mike :)

[@Gamex99999]

I wonder how they would nearly all have been lost?

[@AndyHappyGuy]

The footage of Titanic's launch was even almost featured in A Night to Remember, so we know it was not burned in the Blitz. There is also a rumor that passenger Daniel Marvin filmed the voyage and threw a reel of film to his wife, Mary Marvin, when she got in a lifeboat during the sinking. Daniel Marvin was lost in the sinking and his mythical film has never been found.

[@DannyDraws1912]

@@AndyHappyGuy Yeah, another theory is that it was destroyed in an attack by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the 70s after a bomb went off in the yard, there’s no really proof that it destroyed titanics film tho

[@DannyDraws1912]

@@AndyHappyGuy and it was also put on display in Belfast after the launch for those how didn’t attend

[@Nowhereman10]

That isn't true anymore about #5. That was rediscovered and found to actually be a bunch of film of Olympic cobbled together in place of Titanic. See Dr. Paul Lee's article.