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Ships From Seven Seas

Crafts and people across the world and throughout history

World Service,7 episodes

Episodes

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Pacific Island Seafaring
The surface skimming canoes of the Pacific Islanders and their tradition of music and song
28 May 1986,13 mins
Greek Trireme
The Greek trireme was one of the most effective warships of the ancient world
02 Jun 1986,13 mins
Viking Longboats
Exceptionally fast ships built for raiding and war. Includes the replica Odin's Raven
11 Jun 1986,13 mins
Arab Pearling Dhows
Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation
18 Jun 1986,13 mins
Chinese Ship Building
Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments
25 Jun 1986,13 mins
Square Rigged Clippers
British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts
02 Jul 1986,13 mins
The SS Great Britain
The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843
09 Jul 1986,13 mins