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The Great Ships

Season 1
From schooners to submarines, "The Great Ships" profiles aquatic vessels throughout history and the lifestyles of the men and woman who command them.
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  1. S1 E1 - The Submarines
    November 13, 1992
    46min
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    Deadly steel sharks that stalk their prey below the surface, submarines reign supreme in the undersea world. Though designs for underwater boats date back to the 1500s, America's first submarine was built in 1775.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Whalers
    June 10, 1996
    46min
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    Dangerous and romantic, New England whalers are the stuff of American legend. Rare photographs and expert interviews take us on board these sophisticated floating factories.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Clippers
    June 12, 1996
    46min
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    History of "the greyhounds of the sea", the fastest wind-powered ships ever.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Ocean Liners
    October 22, 1996
    46min
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    For the most exclusive travelers, they offered unmatched speed and opulence to rival the world's richest hotels. Rare footage offers an insider's view of the great transatlantic liners of the 1920s and '30s.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Tugboats
    October 29, 1996
    46min
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    A tour of the rugged nautical powerhouses and their daring rescues at sea.
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  6. S1 E6 - Aircraft Carriers
    November 12, 1996
    45min
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    A privileged tour of the sea's mightiest craft--including a nuclear carrier that can transport 6,000 sailors on a voyage of one-million miles.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Riverboats
    December 3, 1996
    46min
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    From New Orleans to St. Paul, the romance and danger of the mighty Mississippi comes to life through stories, rare clips, and dramatic recreations.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Frigates
    December 10, 1996
    46min
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    Fast, powerful, and nimble, the humble Yankee frigate devastated the renowned Royal British Navy throughout the American Revolution. Recreations and computer simulations
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  9. S1 E9 - The Ships of the Line
    January 21, 1997
    46min
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    For 300 years, they were the world's mightiest vessels. Now extraordinary recreations take us on board the legendary English warships, including Nelson's HMS Victory.
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