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Ships From Seven SeasEpisodes Available now
The SS Great Britain
The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843
Square Rigged Clippers
British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts
Chinese Ship Building
Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments
Arab Pearling Dhows
Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation
Viking Longboats
Exceptionally fast ships built for raiding and war. Includes the replica Odin's Raven
Greek Trireme
The Greek trireme was one of the most effective warships of the ancient world
Pacific Island Seafaring
The surface skimming canoes of the Pacific Islanders and their tradition of music and song
