What Made the SS United States SO Fast?

The SS United States was the fastest ocean liner in history - but what was the secret to its success? In this video we explore her design secrets and figure out what exactly made this legendary ship so fast. www.SSUSC.org The SS United States Conservancy are the owners of the Big U, and they lead the global effort to ensure that this enduring expression of American pride and innovation educates and inspires for generations to come. Visit their website above to learn more about their efforts conserving this magnificent piece of America&maritime history! Support me on Patreon! Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest ocean liners – from Titanic to Queen Mary but not forgetting the likes of Empress of Ireland or Chusan. Join Mike Brady as he uncovers the myths, explains the timelines, logistics and deep dives into the lives of the people and ships that we all know and love. Two tracks in this video are by Bryan Teoh; &Chicken&(1:30) and &No Coffee in Hell&(15:25) Bryan&website can be found at; 0:00 Introduction 1:02 The Inception 2:19 William Francis Gibbs the genius 4:08 The Hull design 9:45 The Propulsion system 12:12 The Propellers 15:00 United States; the legend MERCH SUPPORT THE CHANNEL! If you enjoy my content be sure to subscribe to the Patreon where you can get full 24 hour early access to all videos, exclusive content including bloopers and outtakes and an invite to the Crew-only Oceanliner Designs...