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Ships From Seven SeasEpisodes

  1. The SS Great Britain

    The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843

  2. Square Rigged Clippers

    British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts

  3. Chinese Ship Building

    Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments

  4. Arab Pearling Dhows

    Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation

  5. Viking Longboats

    Exceptionally fast ships built for raiding and war. Includes the replica Odin's Raven

  6. Greek Trireme

    The Greek trireme was one of the most effective warships of the ancient world

  7. Pacific Island Seafaring

    The surface skimming canoes of the Pacific Islanders and their tradition of music and song