Great British Ships
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Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.
Network: 5
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Status
Ended
Rob Bell
Narrator
Eric Grove
Self-Professor
Paul Pattison
Self-Historian
John Harrison
Self-Veteran
Andrew Baines
Self
Helen Doe
Self-Maritime Historian
Dave Cheer
Self-Ropemaker
Andy Curran
Self-Conservation Manager