Into Thin Air: The Kobenhavn Mystery

What do you think happened to København?

as a dane who has known about this ship's story for quite some time, this is the first time i have actually seen someone talk about it on youtube. Keep up the good work Mike

"The Land God Made in Anger" is, unequivocally, the coolest thing anywhere could ever be known as. I am in genuine awe of whoever came up with that name. That goes hard.

My dad was Danish and started working at the East Asiatic Company in 1957. He used to keep a little framed print of that oil painting of the København by Danish Artist Peder Christian Pedersen in his office. Every year at the company Christmas parties, the company would toast her and her crew with a glass of Akvavit. Thank you for continuing the tradition. I can hear my Dad's spirit saying "Skål!"

Thank you for telling the story of "København" - my grandfarther would have approved. My Grandfather applied to be on the doomed voyage a trainee. In the end he was rejected and assigned to "Danmark" instead. Thereby he survived and went on to be a cargo skipper during WWII, surviving that too he went on to become captain on passagerships instead.

Very respectfully done. No sensationalism to get ratings. Mainstream TV types should learn from this.

My great grandfather, who sailed around both Capes under sail talked about Kopenhagen. I was sitting in his lap looking at Gordon Grant's magnificent History of Sailing Ships at the end was an incredible pen and ink of the Kopenhagen, he pointed to the rear mast and the giant Spanker...it was to big the wind could take it and turn it over, he also talked about the icebergs he encountered sailing in the big. German barques out of Bremen ...years later l had the joy of being an assistant to the Rev. Frederick V. Jensen his grandfather was a Danish oceanliner captain ...who echoed my great grandfather... as always Mark you were magnificent...

It always struck me how the Skeleton Coast is inhospitable and cruel and one of the worst places to be. Yet in the same time, it's so beautiful and scenic.

I had no idea the Kobenhavn was so advanced for her time. She looks amazing and her story is so strange. Your channel's really out done itself again. I love how you're able to utilize visual aids to help us follow along with what your talking about. A lot of youtubers can't do that and it really hurts their popularity. But you're compelling presentations are what got me into ocean liners in the first place.

As a Dane i just want to tell you that you pronounce København beautifully!

Excellent story. It boggles the mind how many ships have gone missing, never to be found, in just the last century alone. Sailors are truly under appreciated. The conditions they have to endure just to get the things we need to us across the world's oceans are something to be admired. RIP to all those who died in this terrible tragedy.

Again friend Mike, you present this story in a most factual and respectful manner. This is the exact way these fine brave seamen should be remembered. These were a special breed of sailors. And they should be honored and remembered as you have presented them here.

Not only do I like your respect for historical facts and as much objectivity as is possible, but you have a great respect for tragedy. Merry Christmas from a fellow Aussie

You really made an effort to pronounce København properly and my Nordic pride is beaming with joy! God Jul alla mina danska grannar!!

My Grandfather who was Swedish use to be a sailor on sailing ships around Cape Horn and between Australia and New Zealand. You can go on one of his ships as it has been preserved. The James Craig. Which is at the Maritime museum in Sydney. I carry on the tradition by being a Naval Architect.

It's crazy how you manage to get out so many high quality videos so regularly, keep up the good work 👍

As a Dane, its rare to see anyone talk about our ships. Thank you Mike for making this video.

This is my favorite channel bar none. I find maritime history fascinating in and of itself, but history is so much more than facts and figures. Mike's interpretation, narration, and artistic production truly bring these stories to life.

Mike, you have become a Master Storyteller. Sailing ships have always looked so elegant and graceful but required the skill of many sailors working together as a team. Again, top-notch narration and information. Merry Christmas

Enjoyable and daily? Who is this amazing man?