Hero Ships (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Hero Ships online in HD.
Hero Ships — Storyline
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.
Cast & Crew
Hero Ships — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-05-26 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | History |
| Status | Ended |
Hero Ships — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: LSTs (2008-05-26) — “Landing Ship Tanks” weren't deemed noble enough to have names. They were not thought of as warships even though they were the first floating metal to touch beaches in engagements
- E2: USS Samuel B. Roberts (2008-05-30) — The first Samuel B. Roberts, DE-413, perished in the greatest naval battle ever fought: In October 1944, as part of minimal force protecting jeep carriers in Leyte Gulf, the vessel
- E3: USS Arizona (2008-05-26) — In this inside look, underwater photography beneath Pearl Harbor reveals not only the damage sustained in the Arizona's last battle but also how much the ship has degraded over tim
- E4: USS Constitution (2008-06-01) — Also known as Old Ironsides, the USS Constitution holds steady as one of the U.S. Navy's most impressive achievements in craftsmanship and endurance. It is one of the six original
- E5: USS Enterprise (2008-05-26) — The original Enterprise, CV-6, gained immortality as “The Fighting Lady” of World War II. But despite her glorious history, she was sent to the scrap yard, only to be redeemed with
- E6: USS Hornet (2008-06-15) — One of the most heroic ships of World War II, CV-8 served as the flight deck for the Doolittle Tokyo raid, and its successor, the CV-12, endured 16 months of non-stop combat action
- E7: USS New York (2008-07-13) — This episode reveals how the latest ship to be named “USS New York” was assembled. An “Amphibious Dock Ship,” it is one of the most technologically advanced vessels in America's ar
- E8: USS Laffey (2008-07-21) — The USS Laffey was in reality two great vessels with the same name–the first, DD-459, fought to the death in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. The second, DD-724,
- E9: USS Nautilus (2008-06-08) — The name "Nautilus" was passed along Navy surface ships from the War of 1812 through the Mexican War, and then eventually given to submarines beginning in World War I. During World
- E10: USS New Jersey (2008-06-29) — America's most decorated surviving warship, the USS New Jersey has fought in more battles than any other fighting ship in US naval history. From WWII to Korea and Vietnam, Lebanon
- E11: USS Jeremiah O'Brien (2008-06-17) — Not all hero ships were built for battle. The SS Jeremiah O'Brien served as a beacon of hope as one of many so-called liberty ships that kept wartime supplies flowing during the Se
- E12: USS Texas (2008-06-22) — A technical and historical thumbnail of the US Navy from 1912 through 1945, the USS Texas fought in some of the most horrendous naval battles of the 20th century, including D-Day a
- E13: USS Yorktown (2008-06-08) — Two magnificent ships carried the same great name: the original CV-5 was a martyred hero of the Second World War's two pivotal battles, the Coral Sea and Midway, sinking several Ja
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Hero Ships have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch Hero Ships? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.