In November 1916 the hospital ship Britannic was steaming off the island of Kea, Greece when there was a sudden explosion. The ship had stumbled straight into a mine laid by a German U-Boat and what followed was a frantic fight for survival. This is the full story of the third Olympic Class liner - often overlooked but still a very worthy vessel that, if she had survived the war, would have become the White Star Line's golden child and one of the finest ships in history. This video was made with stunning graphics provided by our friends at @TitanicHG ! Animator Jack Gibson at @jackganimations brings Titanic Honor and Glory's models to life in glorious, living colour! To learn more about Titanic Honor and Glory visit 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Designing and Building Britannic 15:24 The War 20:00 Becoming a Hospital Ship 26:43 First Tour 35:07 The Final Voyage 40:18 Britannic Sinks 57:43 Aftermath Oceanliner Designs explores the
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