Why a Ship Can't Reverse in a Straight Line

Why can't a ship reverse in a straight line? It's not the wind, and it's not the current. So what's actually pulling the stern sideways every single time? We find out why in this video. 🔥 If this changed how you see a ship backing away from the dock, SMASH that like button and drop a comment telling us where you're watching from! 💡 Want more mind-blowing engineering explanations? Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a video that makes you go "Wait, WHAT?!" #cruiseship #cruiseengineering #propellerwalk #maritimeengineering #cruisefacts #stemexplained #scienceexplained #cruiselife #maritimefacts #shiphandling