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Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History Season 1: Episode Guide & Ratings

Season 1 Episodes

1. Home Waters to High Seas

December 2nd, 20131 hr

The story of the top-heavy Mary Rose, the wrecking of the Spanish Armada and the real-life sea disasters that inspired The Tempest and Robinson Crusoe.

2. A World Turned Upside Down

December 9th, 20131 hr

Dr Sam Willis takes the story of shipwrecks into the Georgian age when Britain began to rule the waves and disasters at sea imperilled its trading power.

3. Civilising the Sea

December 16th, 20131 hr

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