Superships
Season 1
IMDb 7.2200713 episodes
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Episodes
- S1 E1 - Launching a Big Fat Greek SupertankerAugust 11, 200746minCheck out the world's largest double-hulled oil tanker under construction. As hundreds of workers assemble the massive ship over a 12-month period, the inner workings of the ship come to light.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E2 - A Grand Carrier: The Ferry UlyssesAugust 18, 200746minCrossing the Irish sea in mid-winter the world's largest car ferry battles through a gale force wind and 10 metre seas. 3-D animation explains the advanced design that allows a shallow draught vessel to carry up to 1,300 cars and 2,000 people.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E3 - Jet Propelled Super CatJuly 19, 201246minThe Cat is a super fast car ferry which races across the Gulf of Maine at speeds in excess of 90 kilometers an hour. Get to know this catamaran's unique aluminum hull construction and water jet propulsion system.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E4 - The Magnificent Royal ClipperSeptember 2, 200746minThe biggest sailing ship in the world; a five-masted square rigged clipper ship transporting 200 excited passengers on a seven day cruise on the Caribbean Sea. Explore secrets of the amazing sail handling system and the silent mechanical systems.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E5 - A Cruise for Pleasure BoatsJuly 19, 201246minThis amazing ship crosses the oceans of the world while piggybacking racing and pleasure yachts on behalf of owners and operators who lack the time or skills to do their own long distance cruising. See how this ship can even sink and refloat itself!Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E6 - Revolutionary Ships DesignJuly 19, 201246minKilo Moana is a research vessel which boasts amazing hull technology to keep itself stable in the stormy Hawaiian Sea. Scientists conduct tests that will help our understanding of the effect of deep ocean currents on marine life and global warming.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E7 - Black Gold, Dark WatersSeptember 23, 200746minThe World's largest self-propelled, semi-submersible, all weather oil drilling rig leaves Halifax Harbour on it's first voyage to test its sea worthiness and oil drilling systems in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, 300 kilometers from shore.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E8 - The Shanghai ExpressJuly 19, 201246minOn a voyage from Rotterdam to Hamburg, the world's biggest container ship is examined in detail, especially for it's notable cargo handling methods, a true ballet of boxes. See the advanced technology behind the rapid transport of such vast cargoes.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E9 - High Seas Muscle ShipJuly 19, 201246minHauling a huge section of an offshore drilling platform from Korea to the Gulf of Mexico is the immensely difficult task of the Mighty Servant. Loading and maneuvering the massive unit calls for a smooth sea, a steady hand, and a great deal of power.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E10 - Deep Sea Cable GuysJuly 19, 201246minWhen an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down. The Cable Ship, Atlantic Guardian, which is on 24 hour stand-by in Baltimore, Maryland, demonstrates how quickly it can search for and repair these important cables.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E11 - The Land MakerJuly 19, 201246minWhen an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down. The Cable Ship, Atlantic Guardian, which is on 24 hour stand-by in Baltimore, Maryland, demonstrates how quickly it can search for and repair these important cables.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E12 - The American QueenJuly 19, 201246minThe largest Sternwheeler ever built plies its trade on the Mississippi River, complete with old fashioned tunes and riverboat gamblers. It's steam powered engine gets a close up look along with its many decks and shallow draught construction.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S1 E13 - Top Ten SupershipsNovember 4, 200746minSee how the Superships stack up against one another in this top ten countdown! Who will be the mightiest piece of technology on the sea?Watch with a free Prime trial
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- Violence alcohol use smoking
- Audio languages
- English English Dialogue Boost: Medium English Dialogue Boost: High
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Unavailable
- Producers
- Barry CowlingJohn FeronMichael Volpe
- Starring
- Lawrence Bayne
- Studio
- MagellanTV
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