How the Diesel Engine Became King of the Seas

After centuries of dominance by the age of sail, the steam engine revolutionised marine propulsion. But everything changed when Rudolf Diesel introduced his groundbreaking diesel engine, reshaping the future of ocean liners, cargo ships, and naval vessels forever.

Join Mike as he dives into the history of diesel-powered ships, exploring how this innovation transformed shipbuilding, nautical engineering, and transatlantic travel. From the first diesel-powered ocean liners to modern maritime technology, discover how one invention changed the course of seafaring history.

Written By: Mike Brady and Matt Crompton

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!

00:00 Intro
01:11 Steam Ships
04:22 Rudolf Diesel
06:17 Early Diesel Ships
09:02 Why Diesel?
11:36 Aorangi
13:33 Queen Elizabeth 2
16:38 Outro
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