The Death of the White Star Line

Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/oldboats - Enter promo code OLDBOATS for 83% off and three extra months for free! By the early 1930s, the once mighty White Star Line found itself on the brink of collapse. How did the company that once built some of the largest and most prestigious transatlantic ocean liners end up merging with its greatest rival? It's easy to assume that the sinking of the RMS Titanic doomed the White Star Line but the reality of its downfall is far more complicated. Support Big Old Boats by joining our crew over on Patreon!   / bigoldboats   Check out the Big Old Boats merch store: https://www.bigoldboats.com/shop TikTok:   / bigolboats   Instagram:   / bigoldboats   Twitter:   / bigoldboats   Sources: White Star by Roy Anderson The History of the White Star Line by Robin Gardiner Understanding Bruce Ismay by Clifford Ismay All music sourced from Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... Chapters: 00:00 The White Star Line 4:07 Chapter 1: Birth of a Giant 8:40 Chapter 2: Death of a Giant 14:17 Chapter 3: The Great War 16:59 Chapter 4: Lord Kylsant 20:59 Chapter 5: The Final Plunge Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue providing free high-quality historical content.