The Great Ships

The Great Ships (1996)

A series from the History Channel that explores the great ships in history.

  • Genre: Documentary
  • First Air Date: 1996-09-26
  • Last Air Date: 1998-02-05
  • Total Seasons: 2
  • Total Episodes: 30
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 45 min.
  • Production Company: Perpetual Motion Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Network: History

Summary

From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.

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The Great Ships Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1996-09-26
15 Episodes

Season 2

First Air Date: 1997-10-02
15 Episodes

The Great Ships Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 4The Dreadnoughts45 min
Season 1Episode 6The Viking Ships45 min
Season 1Episode 10The Ocean Liners60 min
Season 1Episode 14The Galleons60 min
Season 1Episode 17The Pirate Ships45 min
Season 1Episode 18The Ironclads45 min
Season 1Episode 19The Freighters45 min
Season 1Episode 21The Cruisers45 min
Season 1Episode 22The Coast Guard Ships45 min
Season 1Episode 29The Power Racers45 min
Season 1992Episode 1The Submarines60 min
Season 1996Episode 1The Galleons45 min
Season 1996Episode 2The Clippers45 min
Season 1996Episode 3The PT Boats60 min
Season 1996Episode 8The Tugboats60 min
Season 1996Episode 9The Aircraft Carriers60 min
Season 1996Episode 10The Riverboats60 min
Season 1996Episode 11The Frigates60 min
Season 1997Episode 1The Ships of the Line60 min
Season 1997Episode 3The Destroyers60 min
Season 1997Episode 4The Sailing Racers60 min
Season 1997Episode 5The Trawlers60 min
Season 1998Episode 1The Battleships60 min
Season 1998Episode 5The Schooners60 min
  • Monte Markham

    as narrator

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