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Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

Maritime historian Dr. Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom BBC Four (2013 - 2013)
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: History
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.bbc.co.uk

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Previous Episode

Civilising the Sea

Episode 1x03; Dec 16, 2013

Dr. Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: Civilising the SeaDec 16, 2013
1x02: A World Turned Upside DownDec 9, 2013
1x01: Home Waters to High SeasDec 2, 2013
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