Remember that unpowered, wood-framed crate you and the neighbor kid built all those years ago? You know, the one with baby buggy wheels, no seat to speak of and a steering system consisting of a loop ...

This video explains how a ship’s hydraulic steering system works, detailing how helm input is converted into precise rudder movement. It breaks down key components such as pumps, rams, control valves, ...

Today's steering systems are more sophisticated, but they're not so trick that their operation is hard to understand. Modern steering apparatus can be broken down into only a few types: recirculating ...