Ships From Seven Seas Episodes 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