Great British Ships (2018) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Great British Ships online in HD.
Great British Ships — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Starring: Rob Bell, Eric Grove, Paul Pattison, Joanna Thomas, Simon Potter, Robert Rumble, Nigel Corlett, Brian Lavery
Great British Ships — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2018-09-20 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | 5 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.5/10 (4 votes) |
Great British Ships — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: HMS Victory: Nelson's Great Warship (2018-09-20) — HMS Victory was already 40 years old before it secured its place in history at Trafalgar. Rob discovers the extraordinary feats of engineering behind its construction, and the cele
- E2: The Mary Rose: Secrets From the Deep (2018-09-27) — Henry VIII's great warship went down nearly 500 years ago.
- E3: HMS Belfast: WW2's Great Survivor (2018-12-05) — Rob Bell delves into the fascinating history of HMS Belfast, the cruiser that played a critical role in some of the most dramatic battles of World War 2, and whose daring deeds hel
- E4: Secrets of SS Great Britain (2018-12-12) — In the final part of his documentary series, Rob Bell uncovers the extraordinary story behind what was once the longest passenger ship in the world. Designed by Victorian engineeri
- E5: Cutty Sark: 150 Years of War & Speed (2019-01-05) — Rob Bell explores the extraordinary tea clipper Cutty Sark, a ship that endured drunken captains and murderous crews, inspired a whiskey and survived the coming of the steam age. R
- E6: Golden Hinde: Drake's Royal Voyager (2019-01-19) — Rob Bell explores the extraordinary story of the Golden Hinde, the flagship of Elizabethan mariner, privateer and explorer Sir Francis Drake. Sent on a secret mission to plunder Sp
Season 2
- E1: The Endeavour (2019-10-19) — Engineer Rob Bell returns with more investigations into British ships that changed the world, beginning with the tale of how a humble coal hauler became one of the nation's most fa
- E2: The Queen Mary: Britain's First Super Liner (2019-10-26) — Rob Bell investigates the history of ocean liner the SS Queen Mary, finding out how the largest ship of its day could also become the fastest – achieving speeds that few large ship
- E3: Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure: The Discovery (2019-11-02) — Rob Bell boards the ship that kick started the age of polar exploration as he looks at the history of RRS Discovery, the world's first purpose-built scientific vessel. Heading to t
- E4: The Mayflower (2019-11-15) — The Mayflower transported the first English Puritans from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. The Pilgrims and the ship's crew crew overcame almost impossible odds to establish a co
- E5: Titanic (2019-12-10) — Rob Bell reveals the secrets of ill-fated liner the Titanic, whose maiden voyage became the most famous maritime disaster in history. In the Belfast shipyard where the Titanic was
- E6: HMS Ark Royal (2020-02-17) — Rob Bell tells the dramatic story of the Second World War aircraft carrier, which hunted down some of Nazi Germany's most feared warships.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Great British Ships have? 2 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Great British Ships? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.