The Deadly Fire that Destroyed a Cruise Ship; The Lakonia Disaster of 1963

In December 1963 the gleaming new cruise ship Lakonia set out from Southampton on a Christmas cruise for over 600 excited passengers to escape the dreary British Winter. Unbeknownst to them the ship was experiencing electrical problems and only three days into their voyage a deadly fire was sparked which raged out of control. This is the story of the incredible destructive power of the fire and the brilliant rescue efforts mounted to save the passengers of the cruise ship Lakonia. Oceanliner Designs explores the design, construction, engineering and operation of history’s greatest vessels– from Titanic to Queen Mary and from the Empress of Ireland to the Lusitania. Join maritime researcher and illustrator Michael Brady as he tells the stories behind some of history’s most famous ocean liners and machines! #ship #history #titanic #lakonia #fire #disaster #oceanlinerdesigns #history #documentary #southampton 0:00 Introduction 1:44 The JVO 6:00 The Lakonia 9:15 The Voyage