Liked: Why don't ships go straight? | Great Circles Join our Exclusive Community over on Patreon: https://ift.tt/WorLRF1 I always draw ocean passages as curved lines, but did you know that there was a reason behind it? On longer passages, ships take a great circle track. Great circles are the shortest way to get between two points on the surface of a sphere. In this video we explore great circles and look at why they work. ---------------JOIN OUR COMMUNITY---------------- We have launched a new community of maritime enthusiasts over on Patreon. ★ https://ift.tt/WorLRF1 When you join, you will become part of an Exclusive Community, gain Early Access to our YouTube videos*, receive Exclusive Content* and have influence over Community Videos* *Everyone becomes a part of our community, but additional rewards will depend on the tier you select. ----------------------WITH THANKS----------------------- ★ Images used under license from Shutterstock.com World Map - Ekler / Shutterstock.com Ship - Shaineast / Shutterstock.com ★ Music & Sound Effects Music & Sounds Effects by Epidemic Sound (https://ift.tt/vE9pPzN) -------------------------DISCLAIMER-------------------------- All content on this channel is provided for entertainment purposes only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the content is accurate and up to date, it remains the responsibility of the viewer to determine its accuracy and validity. The content should never be used to substitute professional advice or education. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8A3yAbcMcM