Robert E Lee
Series exploring the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde. The Robert E Lee was one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers.
The story of the Robert E Lee, one of the most famous Clydebuilt blockade-running paddle steamers. During the American Civil War, Glasgow shipbuilders and captains made a fortune running the supplies of war to the Confederate South and bringing out valuable cotton. To run the blockade of Union warships these paddle steamers had to be fast and their crews fearless. Glasgow provided both but Britain was neutral and these ships shouldn't have been anywhere near someone else's war.
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The Robert E Lee
Duration: 01:36
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M83
Another Wave From You
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M83
Another Wave From You
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Luke Richards
Morning of the Attack
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Hayman |
| Series Producer | Graeme Thomson |
| Executive Producer | Craig Hunter |
| Director | Sarah Sarkhel |
Broadcasts
How the Clydebuilt team created the Cutty Sark in 3D
See it in position on the River Clyde.
