The Great Ships

7.0
199645m

From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.

Seasons

15 Episodes • Premiered 1996

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1. The PT Boats

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2. The Dreadnoughts

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3. The Galleons

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4. The Aircraft Carriers

Discover the history and evolution of aircraft carriers, from their invention in World War I to today's modern 'super carriers'.

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5. The Clippers

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6. The Ships of the Line

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7. The Tugboats

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8. The Whalers

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9. The Windjammers

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10. The Gunboats of Vietnam

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11. The Viking Ships

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12. The Cruisers

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13. The Submarines

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14. The Coast Guard Ships

This program describes the evolution of United States Coast Guard water craft against the backdrops of the Coast Guard's history, changing missions, environments and technological advancements.

Still image for The Great Ships season 1 episode 15: Old Ironsides Returns to the Sea

15. Old Ironsides Returns to the Sea

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