S.S Willhelm - Small cargo steamer (Sinkable)
Made for my best friend and AWESOME YouTuber JustWillHere! :)
History
The S.S. Willhelm was a modest steam-powered cargo vessel launched in the spring of 1919, in the uneasy calm that followed the end of the Great War. Built in a small coastal shipyard, she was designed for reliability over prestige—one of hundreds of workhorses meant to rebuild trade routes and restore commerce.
Her early months were relatively unremarkable. She hauled general goods along regional routes—textiles, machine parts, and food. Later that year, she and a few other of her class were purchased by William Cheese Co., an ambitious and rapidly expanding dairy company.
The Willhelm's routes stretched along the coast and into inland ports, supplying cities where demand for William Cheese Co.’s products was growing rapidly.
For several years, the Willhelm served faithfully, but as William Cheese Co. grew, so did the pressure placed upon her voyages. Deliveries became more time-sensitive, routes tighter, and delays less acceptable.
Sadly, on one gray morning thick with coastal fog, the Willhelm prepared for what would become her last journey. She was already behind schedule. A delayed loading operation the previous night had cost precious hours, and company pressure weighed heavily on the captain and crew. The cargo—several tons of high-value cheese bound for a major port—was urgently needed. In their haste, procedures that were normally followed with care were rushed. Still, the captain ordered full steam ahead.
Somewhere beyond the fog lay another vessel: a much larger cargo ship, heavily laden and moving steadily along its own route. Unlike the Willhelm, it had maintained its standard departure and was proceeding with disciplined navigation through the low visibility.
Out of the fog, the looming hull of the cargo ship emerged.
The Willhelm collided with the cargo ship on her port side, tearing a massive hole. As the water reached her engines, the Willhelm suffered a boiler explosion and within less than an hour, she slipped beneath the surface. Fortunately, the small crew of four escaped and was rescued by the cargo ship they hit, sheepishly expressing their gratitude.
The loss of the Willhelm cost William Cheese Co. money and reputation. Determined to earn it back, they invested in larger, faster ships. But the Willhelm was never forgotten, and a tribute was constructed in the lobby of William Cheese Co.'s headquarters to honor her and serve as a reminder that safety should always come first.
Features
Steam engine
Cozy interior
Crates in cargo hold
Whistle
Emergency bilge pumps
Map in wheelhouse
Kitchen & toilet
Cheese Hall Of Fame & Mr. Will's personal Cheese Room
A place to hit your head really hard when you wake up
Notes
To start, turn on the boiler in the engine room and wait for it to heat up
To sink it, press the lockable button under the map table
No lifeboats, but there is a life ring on the stern
Does not require inf electric or fuel
This is my first boat on the Steam Workshop!
Please don't reupload without my permission :)
Credits
Me: Building the ship
Random: thumbnail, feedback and support
JustWillHere: Being my best friend :)
Ship in background: S.S Jamesy by Random
Cargo ship in sinking picture: Made by me, will be released eventually
Please enjoy!
