The Drydock - Episode 188 (Patreon)

The Drydock - Episode 188

00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:34 - What are some of the most notable lauch failures or disasters and how did they happen? 00:04:57 - What exactly happens to the steel/iron which is recovered from scrapped ships? 00:10:46 - Different types of torpedo tube? 00:19:01 - How was Great Eastern somewhat competitive for so long? 00:23:02 - Why no all-forward armament in the pre-dreadnought era? 00:26:29 - At what point in history did naval design make the about turn, from a place of 'advertising' a ship's presence (with "garish" paintwork) to concealment? 00:29:23 - What's your favorite exhibit at the Vasa? 00:32:51 - Why were aircraft carriers given armour belts if they were not supposed to be involved in a surface engagement? 00:35:50 - Age of Sail book recommendations? 00:37:28 - Possible counter-U-Boat tactics in WW1? 00:40:27 - Gatling 20mm in WW2? 00:45:44 - Stronger Free French Navy? 00:49:30 - Vulnerability of steering gear through the ages? 00:58:03 - How good would Jackie Fisher be commanding a fleet Battle of Jutland style? 01:04:46 - Hazards of rivets in battle? 01:07:19 - Channel Admin An archive of Drydock Questions and free naval photos - www.drachinifel.co.uk Model ships of many periods - http://store.warlordgames.com?aff=21 Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel Shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/ Poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifelDrydock