Worlds Biggest Passnager Hovercraft

I have been fasinated with the history of the transportation that shaped our future. In this video, we take a casual yet informative look at the fascinating history of the SR.N4 hovercraft.
From its beginnings as a revolutionary transportation innovation to its role today, we explore the key milestones, breakthroughs, and challenges along the way.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or just curious about how hovercrafts work, this video offers a glimpse into the technology that once promised to reshape travel.
Join us as we explore the SR.N4 hovercraft's rise and evolution, from its invention to where it stands today!
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[@VinylsRock92]

Great video, just can't help thinking they need to clean it, a little jet wash a little polish

[@thomassjcowley]

I had the dubious pleasure of travelling on one of the SR.N4 craft in around 1996 - there and back for a holiday. The interior was not luxurious, it was basically like being on a coach. The ride was not smooth, it was pretty jarring. Much like hydrofoils and Concorde, the hovercraft was a product of Harold Wilson's 'white heat of technology' - they were all phenomenal technological advances, but drank like an alcoholic at a free bar and weren't terribly refined modes of transport..... by good grief they were fast! Thanks for the review though - a worthy subject (posted from the Isle of Wight, by an irregular user of the world's only commercial hovercraft service, as briefly featured in the video)

[@TheMooseHoose]

Your lucky to have ridden a hovercraft when it was part of public transportation.

[@thomassjcowley]

@@TheMooseHoose it still is! Many trips on public transport hydrofoils, too.

[@Mrsashquatch-v3.0]

Interesting, it went out of service before I was ever able to catch a ride! Thank you for your experience as it’s people sharing that keeps these machines alive. I personally traveled on the IoW hovercraft and found it to be quite smooth, but it was a nice day haha. Perhaps my next trip should be on a stormy day! You never know with the ever changing world of batteries and electric we may find a slight resurgence in hovercraft technology, but we may be a long way off yet.

[@TheMooseHoose]

@@Mrsashquatch-v3.0 The Isle of Wight is still a hovercraft service. Also I don't think anyone is getting rid of these vehicles anytime soon, companies are still making them, other non-passenger companies need them.