Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.

Cast

Rob Bell

Narrator

Eric Grove

Self-Professor

Paul Pattison

Self-Historian

Joanna Thomas

Self-Curator

Simon Potter

Self-Historian

Robert Rumble

Self-Assistant Curator

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Great British Ships

2018 · 2 seasons · Ended

Documentary

Cast

Rob Bell

Narrator

Eric Grove

Self-Professor

Paul Pattison

Self-Historian

Joanna Thomas

Self-Curator

Simon Potter

Self-Historian

Robert Rumble

Self-Assistant Curator

View full details