Ships From Seven Seas Episodes Available now
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The SS Great Britain
The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843
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Square Rigged Clippers
British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts
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Chinese Ship Building
Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments
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Arab Pearling Dhows
Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation
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Viking Longboats
Exceptionally fast ships built for raiding and war. Includes the replica Odin's Raven
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Greek Trireme
The Greek trireme was one of the most effective warships of the ancient world
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Pacific Island Seafaring
The surface skimming canoes of the Pacific Islanders and their tradition of music and song