Titanic: Ship of Dreams 1. The Biggest Ship in the World
Apr 7, 2025
Stephanie Barczewski, author of 'Titanic, A Night Remembered', discusses the fierce maritime rivalry between Cunard and White Star, revealing how it fueled the Titanic's creation. Susie Millar, a Belfast tour guide with deep familial ties to Harland and Wolfe, shares personal stories about the shipyard's historical significance. The conversation touches on the Titanic’s immense scaling challenges and highlights emotional anecdotes of workers, showcasing both pride and peril in this monumental shipbuilding endeavor.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Titanic: A Symbol of Human Experience
05:23 • 12min
Titanic's Creation: Pride and Peril
17:08 • 14min
Trials and Transitions: Titanic's Journey to Launch
31:08 • 4min
Logistics and Lives Aboard the Titanic
35:28 • 11min
The Unforeseen Impact of the Coal Strike on Titanic's Maiden Voyage
46:14 • 2min
Trepidation on the Titanic
47:44 • 4min
Preparing for the Maiden Voyage: Safety Checks and Near Misses
51:49 • 2min