Ever wondered why ships brave the seas without headlights? Think about the perilous encounters vessels like the RMS Titanic faced—like that fateful collision with an iceberg on a chillingly dark April night in 1912. Even during the inquiry that followed, the question was asked: Could a massive torch have altered fate's course? So, why exactly do ships sail without headlights, unlike their terrestrial counterparts? Let's dive deep into this maritime mystery!

00:00 - INTRO
00:57 - RMS Titanic History
02:02 - Would a spotlight have helped?
03:11 - Importance of sight
03:48 - Lights on ships
04:49 - Night vision
06:46 - Albert Ballin
07:27 - Maritime artist - Kenneth Shoesmith
08:41 - WW2 spotlights
09:27 - How do ships see in the dark today?
11:12 - OUTRO

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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