Titanic's 'Little Sister' - The SS Nomadic

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  • Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2018
  • The story of the Nomadic, Titanic's 'little sister', is fascinating. Built alongside the more famous vessel she served, today she is the only physical connection to the tragic ship of dreams and is the very last White Star Line vessel in existence. Find out how she was saved from the scrapyard and restored to her former glory.
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  • @cgdeery
    @cgdeery 3 года назад +6

    Had lunch on it in Paris in the early 70's ..now it sits a few miles from my home.

  • @shiver_me_timbers
    @shiver_me_timbers 5 лет назад +459

    Absolutely fascinating Mark. I didn't even know these vessels existed let alone that one has survived to this day. Brilliant!

    • @lukedelport8231
      @lukedelport8231 5 лет назад +9

      I am in the SAME boat as you so it is true you do learn something new every day

    • @belfast4893
      @belfast4893 5 лет назад +11

      Unfortunately it's not these "vessels", its only vessel, the Nomadic is the only remaining White Star Line ship.

    • @Vic-ng8if
      @Vic-ng8if 5 лет назад +7

      There's also HMS Caroline, docked just up from her and restored to her original condition. She is the last of the fleet that fought at the battle of Jutland and is well worth a visit. Beautiful ship. I also believe that you can book the Nomadic for dinner parties and the like and by all accounts, it is a great night.

    • @uniteddrones7626
      @uniteddrones7626 5 лет назад +16

      Unfortunately the RMS Olympic was scrapped in 1935 for £100,000 pounds, $126,189.30 US dollars . This would have been a crazy museum and to have everything just the way it was everything exactly how it ran and functioned back then. I’m so upset at the fact they scrapped it rather than be a historical memory especially for the personal connections to the Titanic and Britannic and it’s similarities.

    • @simonkevnorris
      @simonkevnorris 5 лет назад +3

      Yes, interesting story and one that I had never heard before. This channel reveals some gems.

  • @lachlankeddie7
    @lachlankeddie7 5 лет назад +144

    I remember hearing about this craft years ago, learning that it was the final surviving example of a White Star Line vessel, and how it was, at the time, in rather dilapidated condition in Paris, it seemed rather tragic to me at the time. Years later, I arrive in Belfast for the first time ever and head straight for the Titanic Museum, and there it was! In all her restored glory! Made my unforgettable trip all the more happier...

  • @johnwhite9760
    @johnwhite9760 5 лет назад +115

    For an Ulsterman like me this was a real treat. If any of you folks are ever in Belfast be sure to visit the Nomadic and the excellent Titanic exhibition, they are a must see for fans of history and engineering.

    • @gregsiska8599
      @gregsiska8599 5 лет назад +9

      -We visited both the Nomadic & the Museum recently. I highly recommend seeing them if you can.

    • @frglee
      @frglee 5 лет назад +4

      It's a world class museum, it tells the Titanic story with reference to the people of Belfast who built, the design and construction, the ship interiors and the disaster, with some very nice visual effects. It's very impressive and enjoyable both for both adults and children.

    • @buailebawns2162
      @buailebawns2162 5 лет назад +6

      My grandfather was a riveter at H&W and, after the initial pride of building an iconic ship, the loss of the unsinkable Titanic brought him great shame that remained with him until his death in 1953 .

    • @randomaccount9809
      @randomaccount9809 5 лет назад +1

      When I went I got on the nomadic.

    • @bugler75
      @bugler75 5 лет назад +4

      Very true John! And I love your thumbnail, Blair Mayne, à son of Ulster!

  • @SupesMe
    @SupesMe 5 лет назад +435

    I was surprised the the other day when I found out there was a Nurse who:
    Survived the sinking of Titanic.
    Was on board Olympic when she struck a frigate
    Survived the sinking of Britannic when she struck a mine.

    • @misterspitfire6564
      @misterspitfire6564 5 лет назад +59

      Violet Jessop - a VERY lucky lady!

    • @chrish3850
      @chrish3850 5 лет назад +35

      Supes Me after the sinking of the titanic I’d be done with ships altogether lol.

    • @littlejimmy8744
      @littlejimmy8744 5 лет назад +28

      ohhh baby a triple ohh yeah

    • @RedMac63
      @RedMac63 5 лет назад +66

      Titanic
      Olympic
      Britannic
      Ironic

    • @buailebawns2162
      @buailebawns2162 5 лет назад +20

      Thank goodness Violet (the unfloatable) Jessop didn't get on the Nomadic otherwise it never would have survived.

  • @bertsedgwick9828
    @bertsedgwick9828 5 лет назад +141

    I've seen a lot of documentaries about the Titanic and her sister ships but none of them have ever mentioned these. Excellent work Mark, just goes to show there's always something new to learn

    • @darkcadence938
      @darkcadence938 5 лет назад +2

      In the movie molly brown arrive in them ..

  • @stainlesssteelfox1
    @stainlesssteelfox1 5 лет назад +11

    I visited this ship back when the Titanic museum in Belfast was first opened, and it was still being restored. I am so glad to see it's finally finished.

  • @AlextheHistorian
    @AlextheHistorian 5 лет назад +20

    First off, I'm so happy to hear the Nomadic is restored!
    Second, I know childish humor is beneath me, but I still get a kick out of the name "Major Butt" 2:23

  • @barryolaith
    @barryolaith 5 лет назад +58

    The White Swan hotel in Alnwick, Northumberland, has the dining room from the Titanic's sister ship Olympia which was scrapped not far away. Anyone who has seen photographs of the dining room of the Titanic will feel the eerie resemblance. I did, before I knew what I was looking at.

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 5 лет назад +8

      barryolaith - Titanic’s sister ship was called Olympic, not Olympia.

    • @gordonbradley199
      @gordonbradley199 5 лет назад +2

      We stayed there.
      We've seen it. Strange feeling !

    • @neilphillips162
      @neilphillips162 5 лет назад +1

      It was from the titanic and was changed near the final stages of the build as not luxurious enough for the richest people who were to travel on the once greatest ocean liner of all time, .

    • @Dizzy19.
      @Dizzy19. 5 лет назад +6

      All the pieces have the number 400 on them, so they are from Olympic.

    • @burnotto1663
      @burnotto1663 5 лет назад

      @Dizzy
      Sorry to read that it better if it was 401
      Thinking about it watt makes sure the number has not bin changed
      1913-1937 by the owner

  • @misterspitfire6564
    @misterspitfire6564 5 лет назад +45

    Wonderful stuff! As a huge Titanic enthusiast, a visit to Nomadic is probably number one on my bucket list. Thanks for a terrific video. :)

    • @bugler75
      @bugler75 5 лет назад +2

      Mister Spitfire I’m not sure where you live but there are many cheap flights to Belfast. You’ll need a long weekend just to see Belfast alone, never mind the rest of Northern Ireland!
      The Titanic museum, the Nomadic and the Titanic memorial at the City Hall are all within 20 minutes walking distance of each other. There is also HMS Caroline, à restored WW1 cruiser from the battle of Jutland which is a floating museum beside the Nomadic. You could spend a weekend just in this small area!

    • @suhandatanker
      @suhandatanker 5 лет назад +1

      @@bugler75 great idea! im having a ticket to belfast

  • @TheMonkeytrumpetz
    @TheMonkeytrumpetz 5 лет назад +23

    You’re the man, so glad I stumbled onto this channel.

  • @lyntwo
    @lyntwo 5 лет назад +5

    In 1967 my parents decided to vacation and so we passed through Lead, South Dakota where we stopped and picnicked. My sisters were red heads. An old man on a cane came over and in a slight scottish accent asked if we were of Scots or Welsh descent. And so he began and we listened aptly for what seemed minutes but was actually three hours.
    He had been on a winning championship football (soccer) team in Scotland in 1911. He and his classmate having few prospects in Scotland had decided to emigrate to the United States. They were to go together, but his friend had to delay due to the health of a relative. He got to New York, and was waiting for his friend who had obtained a steerage class berth on the new fast ship the Titanic.
    He talked of many things of that bygone era, and of his journeys and sights over the years, of the Cornish and Welsh miners who worked in South Dakota and other western states, the mining operations, how people lived, the railroads, his experiences in the two great wars and his livelong sadness of the loss of his friend.

  • @isleofwightadventures8221
    @isleofwightadventures8221 4 года назад +3

    i went there in 2016 when i was 12, being a titanic addict since i was 5 i was obsessed not because of the 1997 movie but all the history around it how it was built and the architecture, when i went around the nomadic, it had a lot of titanic features, like you mention in your video.
    you have to join the Facebook titanic group and post this video on there.
    thanks for the history,
    Reuben

  • @leary4
    @leary4 5 лет назад +11

    Yet another historical gem that I honest to god just never heard about, thanks for these Mark. I thought I had already done all the interesting historical excursions I could in one lifetime.

  • @ancientmariner7473
    @ancientmariner7473 5 лет назад +5

    Bloody hell fire and buckets of blood! I've never heard of these vessels before !
    Nor even the restoration. Hats orf to all those involved and well done this channel on yet another excellent micro documentary!

  • @geennaam1508
    @geennaam1508 5 лет назад +30

    In Rotterdam we kept our biggest steamer alive. You can tour it for hours. It’s called the ss-Rotterdam. The ship is much younger and 40 meters smaller than the Titanic but still remarkable

  • @craigdorrian7391
    @craigdorrian7391 4 года назад +2

    I’ve been onboard the Nomadic in Belfast, incredible to tour and see.

  • @Chris-pv2ht
    @Chris-pv2ht 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Mark you can tell you do a lot of research and your narration is excellent. Love these little stories you post, its fascinating to learn history which often never get mentioned in other media.Thank you for taking the time to share with us

  • @sarjim4381
    @sarjim4381 5 лет назад +7

    Fantastic. I never heard of these two tenders before. I sure wish I lived near Belfast so I could see Nomadic in person. That was quite an amazing restoration job.

  • @TheTeufelhunden68
    @TheTeufelhunden68 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Mark. I knew of the Nomadic and the Traffic, however, that is because I am quite the Titanic buff. I am glad your channel is here to interest people who are just starting out their historical journey of these great ships.
    Your presentation is calm and pleasant and never boring. You present the facts in a way as to make them easily digestible.
    My wife subscribes to your channel, and I have recommended you to friends, a futile effort as most of them already knew about your site.
    Thank you, and keep up the good work.
    Cheers.

  • @ELCADAROSA
    @ELCADAROSA 5 лет назад +16

    Well done, Dr. Felton.

  • @AR_119
    @AR_119 5 лет назад +127

    "Don't worry, those ice bergs are miles away" -white star line

    • @BAZZAROU812
      @BAZZAROU812 5 лет назад +5

      AR_119. We are unsinkable full steam ahead... Are you sure... Yep...

    • @smitajky
      @smitajky 5 лет назад +4

      "Don't worry. Global warming is fake news". People don't change do they?

    • @thehappypiano2985
      @thehappypiano2985 5 лет назад

      AR_119 (Normandic) be careful big sister don’t run in to any icebergs. (TITANIC) I’ll be fine April14th 1912 I’ve should have listened to her
      (Normandic)2019 J told her
      The small story between the two ships(:

  • @markireland3621
    @markireland3621 4 года назад +1

    I drive by this nearly every weekend and never really thought much of it. A welcome eye opener :)

  • @rickplesnik2570
    @rickplesnik2570 5 лет назад +41

    Long Live Nomadic!

  • @patriciobravo8699
    @patriciobravo8699 5 лет назад +2

    Great story of this historic ship.
    Last year my wife and myself had the opportunity to visit Belfast, and we saw the HMS Nomadic.
    Beautifully restored.
    Well done Mark.

  • @kiwihame
    @kiwihame 5 лет назад +2

    Wow. Such a great story and I'm so glad that maritime history is that much richer for her restoration. Thanks Mark. Great vid.

  • @johncaballero8013
    @johncaballero8013 5 лет назад

    Is indeed fascinating. I am a bit of an historian and have collected many books, videos and pictures of the Titanic since the 80's. I really enjoyed this video Mark and would really like to see this little sister vessel. Would be a wonderful experience! Thank you for posting this.

  • @atatexan
    @atatexan 5 лет назад +1

    Really excellent and informative as always. I’ve read many books about the star-crossed White Star liners and others of that era - but never heard about these tenders till today.

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics 5 лет назад +8

    Great video as always!

  • @shanemize3775
    @shanemize3775 5 лет назад

    Once again, you’ve given us an outstanding video on a subject that I’ve never heard of before, which says a lot, considering my love of history and my long-standing interest in the story of the RMS Titanic. Very well done, my friend! Please keep the awesome videos coming and God bless you!

  • @deonmurphy6383
    @deonmurphy6383 5 лет назад +3

    Another piece surviving the Britannic is its mechanical (player) organ which is located at the Seewen Museum of Music Automatons. You can also find CD's of music played on that organ.

  • @Gmac86.
    @Gmac86. 5 лет назад +3

    I was on it afew weeks ago in Belfast, great little ship and I enjoyed it better than the multi-million pound Titanic museum beside it! Another great video Mark!

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassage 4 года назад +3

    Great video.

  • @bugler75
    @bugler75 5 лет назад +1

    Mark Felton, you have made some wonderful videos which I am really enjoying ! Thank you very much !

  • @richardwestwell4902
    @richardwestwell4902 5 лет назад +2

    What a gem of a channel this is.

  • @glenesis
    @glenesis 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story. Have a beautiful day!

  • @timhancock6626
    @timhancock6626 4 года назад

    My grandad was an engineer on the White Star Liner Britannic 3 (There were two previous Britannics, no 2 being the sister ship to Titanic and mined off one of the Greek islands)

  • @keith800
    @keith800 4 года назад

    Wonderful video, especially to know also about the SS Traffic that I never new about, another piece of history un earthed to look into, thanks again.

  • @shelbyseelbach9568
    @shelbyseelbach9568 5 лет назад +1

    The channel that NEVER disappoints! NEVER!

  • @robertmcdougall3520
    @robertmcdougall3520 5 лет назад

    Thanks Mark another great story, keep going

  • @trailingarm63
    @trailingarm63 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing story, Mark, thanks for sharing it. Ashamed to say I knew nothing about this ship. Must visit next time I'm in Northern Ireland.

  • @peterdirlis6461
    @peterdirlis6461 Год назад

    Wonderful, Dr. Felton! What a wonderful piece of history that I was unaware of.

  • @DaveBuildsIt
    @DaveBuildsIt 5 лет назад

    I very much enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @stanfoltz2339
    @stanfoltz2339 5 лет назад

    Mark Felton does it again, outstanding!

  • @ahall442
    @ahall442 5 лет назад

    Brilliant, your on a winner...unknown, forgotten stories given the light of day.

  • @noahc6246
    @noahc6246 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks Mark I love how you make history intriguing and engaging.

    • @MarkFeltonProductions
      @MarkFeltonProductions  5 лет назад +1

      Many thanks - it would be great if you would consider supporting me on Patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/markfeltonproductions

  • @daveosby3541
    @daveosby3541 5 лет назад

    Never stop amazing me. You’re videos are nothing short of greatness

  • @matt07a74
    @matt07a74 5 лет назад

    This was a great video. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @fabianwylie8707
    @fabianwylie8707 5 лет назад +1

    Well done 👍. Titanic is truly a amazing story and here is a incredible story and what more a wonderful one . Well done that man 👍

  • @alanwareham7391
    @alanwareham7391 5 лет назад +1

    Very well put together Mark , no politics or clever comments just an accurate and honest view of our past

  • @StangQuest94
    @StangQuest94 5 лет назад +1

    Well done Mark! I just saw this vessel in another Titanic Doc on RUclips. I had no idea it existed.

  • @womersleydanny1178
    @womersleydanny1178 5 лет назад

    thanks mark for all the vids.

  • @Ronnie06spartan
    @Ronnie06spartan 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. Glad they restored the ship to it's former glory

  • @budwhite3570
    @budwhite3570 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, great video, I never knew about the tenders, nor would have figured that one of them would still be around this far into the future.

  • @Jason-kc4yr
    @Jason-kc4yr 5 лет назад

    great work Mark, love your productions mate......thanks and greatly appreciated

  • @joep4235
    @joep4235 5 лет назад +15

    awesome !!! never new they existed !!!! thank you !

  • @theadventuresofjavier8698
    @theadventuresofjavier8698 5 лет назад

    Excellent presentation mate..a great piece of history rescued.

  • @MrLTD1100
    @MrLTD1100 5 лет назад +2

    Absolutely love this treasure trove of history and video's. Would so liked a look inside this gorgeous piece of maritime history.

  • @quasarhi
    @quasarhi 5 лет назад

    Unreal Mark -- Simply Amazing Story !

  • @MrWhiskers65
    @MrWhiskers65 5 лет назад +1

    This channel deserves a much higher subscription tally, great work!

  • @writerslifewithauthortruma5370
    @writerslifewithauthortruma5370 5 лет назад +1

    I was just in Belfast standing on her decks a few weeks ago they have done a fantastic job of brining her back. Lots of fun to walk the decks, the diferent displays were very facinating. Great vid thanks

  • @DeiseRebel
    @DeiseRebel 4 года назад

    Enjoyed that, thanks Mark, my need to go to Belfast grows, seeing a piece of history related to the Titanic

  • @RS-nh9gu
    @RS-nh9gu 5 лет назад

    Thank you for sharing. What a sweet lesson of history.

  • @MeltedToast84
    @MeltedToast84 5 лет назад

    Great video man! Keep it up!

  • @fasthracing
    @fasthracing 5 лет назад

    Great work once again.

  • @envyling2461
    @envyling2461 5 лет назад +2

    Finally somebody willing to rescue some ships relating to Titanic!
    Titanic's other sister: Olympic was the only big ship that survived, but was later scrapped due to the Great Depression. At least Nomadic survived all those economic problems & almost survived scrapping.
    Precious old ships like Nomadic "belongs in the museum" & should not be scrapped!!!

  • @judekelly8298
    @judekelly8298 5 лет назад

    Done the tour a lot and start work in the museum in May, the tour is very good with very knowledgeable and passionate guides.

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan1736 5 лет назад

    Thanks for another informative and interesting video

  • @rafaucett
    @rafaucett 5 лет назад +1

    *Fascinating!* I had no idea about this ship or its existence. I'm glad it was saved! Thanks for the video. 👍Cheers! Bob 😎 ⚓

  • @dicklerche9557
    @dicklerche9557 5 лет назад

    This channel is absolutely awesome 👍

  • @michaelcosgrove7769
    @michaelcosgrove7769 5 лет назад

    Excellent video Mark. I had the pleasure of seeing this boat over the summer.

  • @TheTiacat
    @TheTiacat 5 лет назад

    Great stuff Mark

  • @suomenpingu4780
    @suomenpingu4780 5 лет назад

    Another Amazing Video

  • @MrGlendale111
    @MrGlendale111 5 лет назад

    Quite interesting. I knew nothing of these vessels until your video. Thank You

  • @CK-il8wy
    @CK-il8wy 5 лет назад +1

    I was at the Belfast Titanic Museum and your able to get on the Nomadic for a tour. Its an amazing experience and I highly guarantee going to see it for yourself.

  • @elsieillustrations5179
    @elsieillustrations5179 5 лет назад +8

    poor ship, goes through abuse. and then finally resting.

  • @antonfarquar8799
    @antonfarquar8799 5 лет назад +3

    Fantastic a fitting tribute to the bygone days of excellence taste and beauty sadly replaced by glitz tastelessness and kitsch. Thank You !!!!

  • @suspiciousminds1750
    @suspiciousminds1750 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing! It looks like a miniature titanic. Thank you!

  • @deborahjohnston1394
    @deborahjohnston1394 5 лет назад +2

    Nice to see it restored back to its original state looking very smart cheers bruce from New Zealand

  • @buntik1687
    @buntik1687 5 лет назад

    I have learned so much from this channel. Will send $$!

  • @ricks247
    @ricks247 4 года назад

    i've learned something new,thanks for posting

  • @youllneverknowmyname5499
    @youllneverknowmyname5499 5 лет назад +3

    Yes. Nomadic is Titanic's, Brittanic's and Olympic's little sister since Mr. Andrews built it.

  • @SurvivingTheApocalypse
    @SurvivingTheApocalypse 5 лет назад +1

    I live in Northern Ireland and visited the Nomadic about a year ago. Even though she was totally restored there was already considerable deterioration due to rust on her upper decks and rain water ingress below deck. Its quite heartbreaking to see actually.
    It would appear that none of the money that visitors are paying to see her is not being spent on her upkeep.

  • @frankpineda1832
    @frankpineda1832 5 лет назад

    Awesome video 👍

  • @johncook3125
    @johncook3125 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent. I never knew they had these other ships. Fascinating.

  • @elrjames7799
    @elrjames7799 5 лет назад

    Well done Mark :-)

  • @oldnick4707
    @oldnick4707 5 лет назад +1

    the fact that this group got together and restored this ship gives me a warm fuzzy feeling for Ireland!! I'll drink one down the hatch to you!

  • @markh2005
    @markh2005 5 лет назад

    I just learnt something, thanks Mark!

  • @bigladjonnyboy397
    @bigladjonnyboy397 5 лет назад

    I love this channel, more please

    • @MarkFeltonProductions
      @MarkFeltonProductions  5 лет назад

      Many thanks - it would be great if you would consider supporting me on Patreon for only $1 a month: www.patreon.com/markfeltonproductions

  • @rmstitanic8163
    @rmstitanic8163 5 лет назад

    I love this small ship. Such a great history to her. The perfect accompanying vessel to tender Titanic. A great tribute.

  • @johnritchie4801
    @johnritchie4801 5 лет назад

    Fascinating stuff
    Well narrated
    Thankyou

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 5 лет назад +1

    Brilliant video, I was unfamiliar with the 2 smaller ships. It's a miracle that the Nomadic was never torpedoed or later scrapped. I'll make a point of seeing this piece of history the next time my wife wants to travel to Europe.

  • @StormtroopaLego
    @StormtroopaLego 5 лет назад +4

    I went there once SS Nomadic was a great experience in the city of Belfast

  • @MrBothandNether
    @MrBothandNether 5 лет назад

    Thank You!

  • @montyzumazoom1337
    @montyzumazoom1337 4 года назад

    I went on this last weekend during a long weekend break to Belfast.
    Well worth going to see👍

  • @raitchison
    @raitchison 5 лет назад

    I got to tour the Nomadic last year when we visited the British Isles. She was #1 on my list of things to see in Belfast.

  • @memonk11
    @memonk11 5 лет назад

    Another great video about something of which I had no idea.

  • @georgejohnson1498
    @georgejohnson1498 5 лет назад

    Fascinating! Thanks! Unknown history for me!

  • @AttitudeCharter
    @AttitudeCharter 5 лет назад

    Cool video. Thanks.

  • @thebestisyettocome4114
    @thebestisyettocome4114 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you 👍