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The Drydock - Episode 248

The Drydock - Episode 248

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:40 - Which aircraft sank HMS Spartan?


00:01:58 - The frying pan mounts on the QE's and Illustrious, what are their official names? 


00:04:25 - Various Questions about the IJN


00:10:48 - How effective would something along the lines of the Disney bomb ...

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The 2023 Australia Trip and You

Hello everyone!

I'll be heading out to Australia on the 4th of June, arriving back on the 22nd, just in time to head to Tankfest! I've been busily prepared videos so you won't go without, but this does mean that basically all of June is going to be occupied by me being away from home.

Therefore, similar to the 2022 US trip, I'll be...

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The Drydock - Episode 247

The Drydock - Episode 247

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:41 - Which aircraft put more terror into both Artic and Atlantic convoys? Heinkel He-111s or Ju-87 Stukas? 


00:01:38 - Are twin mounts generaly heavier than two single mounts of the same gun? 


00:05:05 - What was the average monthly pay of a sailor on Ranger in W...

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The Drydock - Episode 246

The Drydock - Episode 246

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:55 - The Illustious and Essex class carriers were known for their durability due to their armored decks, but how much damage would a german glide bomb, such as a Hs 293 or a Fritz X do to them? 


00:08:25 - In such an event where the entire bridge crew is killed, but the rest of the sh...

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The Drydock - Episode 245 (Part 2)

The Drydock - Episode 245 (Part 2)

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The Drydock - Episode 245

The Drydock - Episode 245

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The Drydock - Episode 244

The Drydock - Episode 244

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The Drydock - Episode 243

The Drydock - Episode 243

00:00:00 - Intro  

00:00:41 - Did ships with smaller guns have to go to port in order to replace their guns?  

00:05:19 - How did the Kriegsmarine react to rising U-Boat losses?  

00:09:57 - What was the thinking behind Billy Mitchells bombings of USS  Alabama, Virginia and New Jersey with White Phosphorus a...

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The Drydock - Episode 242

The Drydock - Episode 242

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:42 - Standard-types vs Iterative designs for battleships?


00:06:04 - Is it common for a country to keep ships in active continuous service for as much as 50 years?


00:09:06 - What did they use the space of the plated over hull casement guns for?


00:11:01 -...

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The Drydock - Episode 241 Part 2

The Drydock - Episode 241 Part 2

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The Drydock - Episode 241

The Drydock - Episode 241

Sorry for the delay, it's taken a while to record!

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The Drydock - Episode 240

The Drydock - Episode 240

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:40 - Did the British practice of compulsory purchasing/seizing foreign warships under construction in British yards during WW1 deter foreign countries from placing further orders with British yards post-war? 


00:04:08 - Which World War-era monitor do you think was best, either from an...

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The Drydock - Episode 239

The Drydock - Episode 239

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:43 - Why did it take the IJN so long to adopt the triple turret?


00:05:47 - Why would the Japanese leave crew aboard when they are about to scuttle Akagi?


00:08:04 - How does impact angle affect the damage caused by a torpedo?


00:15:06 - Is being overweigh...

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The Drydock - Episode 238

The Drydock - Episode 238

00:00:00 - Intro


00:00:37 - Considering their age at the start of World War 2, were any of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Large Cruiser designs considered replacements for the Kongo-Class Battleships/Battlecruisers?


00:02:39 - 17 or 19inch guns?


00:07:17 - Do you think ships like the Alaska and of...

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The Drydock - Episode 237

The Drydock - Episode 237

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:51 - Given the level of fortifications the Germans built on Jersey, what would it have taken for the Allies to invade and re-take the islands by force, rather than waiting for the war to end and the garrison to surrender? 

00:07:13 - What was the plan for the Palmerston Forts and how effective do you think...

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A quick check of audio settings

Please listen to the attached audio and give me your thoughts.


Thanks!

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The Drydock - Episode 236 (Part 2)

The Drydock - Episode 236 (Part 2)

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:27 - It is often said amateurs talk tactics and professionals talk logistics. How did the US Navy develop its overwhelming logistical superiority?

00:04:59 - What percentage of ship's under the red ensign in 1913 were colliers?

00:07:26 - Is there a resource for someone to see what a ship looks like at ra...

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The Drydock - Episode 236 (Part 1)

The Drydock - Episode 236 (Part 1)

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:35 - Age of Sail wood security and planning?

00:06:24 - During a large battle, such as Jutland, did the top ranking Admirals such as Scheer and Jellico directly signal minor forces such as the destroyer flotillas and cruisers with orders?

00:09:07 - If the 40mm Bofors hadn’t been available, could the 1....

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The Drydock - Episode 235

The Drydock - Episode 235

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:49 - Were the C-class AA cruisers worth it?

00:05:25 - Was HMS Hotspur's scrapping anything to do with Jackie Fisher? 

00:07:42 - Richelieu secondary battery guns in WW2?

00:10:35 - Would the RN would have been better off building more Arethusa's (alongside the later Town and Crown-Colony class...

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The Drydock - Episode 234

The Drydock - Episode 234

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:43 - A full night action at Jutland?

00:07:25 - It seems like a lot of US naval vessels run aground. Did the US Navy manage to ground vessels more often in than other Navy's, if so, why? 

00:14:09 - HMS Renown gunnery actions?

00:16:27 - Would you ever work as a historic advisor for a movie or ...

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The Drydock - Episode 233

The Drydock - Episode 233

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:54 - How would you go about modernizing a ironclad?

00:06:24 - Was there any advantage of the paddlewheel compared to screw propulsion?

00:09:00 - More modern warships are nearly devoid of portholes.  What triggered this change in design? 

00:12:12 - Assume for a moment that either the 40m...

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The Drydock - Episode 232 (Part 2)

The Drydock - Episode 232 (Part 2)

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The Drydock - Episode 232 (Part 1)

The Drydock - Episode 232 (Part 1)

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An FAQ video (in planning)

Hello everyone! So, I'm planning for an FAQ video to be released at some point next month, hoping to cover a dozen or so questions that show up all the time. So I'd like some ideas as to what questions you see people asking all the time that you'd like to see included.

A couple of obvious ones are "What are the bars or lines on WW1 battles...

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The Drydock - Episode 331

The Drydock - Episode 331

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February 2023 USA Trip

So, final details for the mini-trip to the USA next month in terms of when and where to meet. Further details and updates on 2023-01-19 12:52:02 +0000 UTC View Post

The Drydock - Episode 230

The Drydock - Episode 230

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The Drydock - Episode 229

The Drydock - Episode 229

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The Drydock - Episode 228 (Part 2)

The Drydock - Episode 228 (Part 2)

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The Drydock - Episode 228

The Drydock - Episode 228

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