The Most Revolutionary Vessel Ever Constructed: Complete History of HMS Warrior

Podcast: Absolute History · Absolute History

Opublikowano: 2026-10-24

In 1860, the world’s most powerful naval superpower faced a terrifying threat: a new generation of French ironclads. Britain’s response was the HMS Warrior, a ship so advanced it rendered every other warship on Earth obsolete overnight. Costing the equivalent of £1.5 billion ($1.9 billion) today, this "Black Snake" was the first armor-plated, iron-hulled battleship powered by a massive 4,000-horsepower steam engine—making it the fastest and most lethal predator on the high seas. 💚 Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 👉 https://bit.ly/3qTE0NR 📺 You can now become a History Hit me...