Have you ever wondered what that protruding structure at the front of a ship is for? Well, that's the bulbous bow! And no... We’re not being suggestive. A bulbous bow is a bulb-like extension at the front of a ship's hull that helps to improve its hydrodynamic efficiency. By reducing drag and increasing fuel efficiency, the bulbous bow plays a crucial role in enhancing a ship's performance in the water. Ready to set sail on a journey of discovery? The bulbous bow beckons with a promise of both form and function!

00:00 - INTRO
00:54 - Ship Design
02:46 - Warships and Rams
04:05 - How Ships Move Through Water
04:38 - Bulbous Bow
05:46 - Early Bulbous Bows
07:04 - Environmental Impact of the Bulbous Bow
09:00 - 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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