A Ship Through Time
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A Ship Through Time

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Journalist Sean Fletcher investigates the mystery surrounding the 15th century Newport Medieval Ship, discovered in the mud of the River Usk in Wales in June 2002. Almost an entire century older than the Mary Rose, this unique time capsule offers a fascinating glimpse of life onboard a cargo ship, bearing witness to the habits and behaviors of its crew as well as Medieval European society.
TV-G
Season 1
2 episodes
  • 1. Mystery in the Mud

    1. Mystery in the Mud

    In 2002, an astonishing vessel was found in the mud of the River Usk in Wales. Buried for more than 500 years, it was the world's best-preserved 15th Century ship. But a mystery hangs over her, one which science could help solve. Journalist Sean Fletcher investigates the story behind the shipwreck and its discovery. What can it tell us about the Medieval world?
    In 2002, an astonishing vessel was found in the mud of the River Usk in Wales. Buried for more than 500 years, it was the world's best-preserved 15th Century ship. But a mystery hangs over her, one which science could help solve. Journalist Sean Fletcher investigates the story behind the shipwreck and its discovery. What can it tell us about the Medieval world?
    TV-G
    44min
    Nov 23, 2025
  • 2. Digging Deeper

    2. Digging Deeper

    Journalist and television presenter Sean Fletcher continues to unravel the mystery surrounding the 15th century Newport Medieval Ship, discovered by chance in the mud of the River Usk in Wales in June 2002. Using state of the art scientific techniques, experts are able to identify the date of the ship's construction, the make-up of its crew and even the potential owner of the vessel.
    Journalist and television presenter Sean Fletcher continues to unravel the mystery surrounding the 15th century Newport Medieval Ship, discovered by chance in the mud of the River Usk in Wales in June 2002. Using state of the art scientific techniques, experts are able to identify the date of the ship's construction, the make-up of its crew and even the potential owner of the vessel.
    TV-G
    44min
    Nov 23, 2025
  • A Ship Through Time
    20251 season
    Journalist Sean Fletcher investigates the mystery surrounding the 15th century Newport Medieval Ship, discovered in the mud of the River Usk in Wales in June 2002. Almost an entire century older than the Mary Rose, this unique time capsule offers a fascinating glimpse of life onboard a cargo ship, bearing witness to the habits and behaviors of its crew as well as Medieval European society.
    Creators and Cast
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    Catrin L. Evans
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    One Tribe TV
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    TV-G
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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