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Home Waters to High Seas
The story of the top-heavy Mary Rose, the wrecking of the Spanish Armada and the real-life sea disasters that inspired The Tempest and Robinson Crusoe.
Source: BBC 4
Most recent episodes of Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Civilising The Sea
Dr Sam Willis introduces inventive Victorian solutions to shipwrecks, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line.
27-07-2023
BBC 4
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
A World Turned Upside Down
Dr Sam Willis takes the story of shipwrecks into the Georgian age when Britain began to rule the waves and disasters at sea imperilled its trading power.
20-07-2023
BBC 4
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Home Waters To High Seas
The story of the top-heavy Mary Rose, the wrecking of the Spanish Armada and the real-life sea disasters that inspired The Tempest and Robinson Crusoe.
13-07-2023
BBC 4
Most popular episodes of Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Civilising The Sea
Dr Sam Willis introduces inventive Victorian solutions to shipwrecks, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line.
27-07-2023
BBC 4
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
Home Waters To High Seas
The story of the top-heavy Mary Rose, the wrecking of the Spanish Armada and the real-life sea disasters that inspired The Tempest and Robinson Crusoe.
13-07-2023
BBC 4
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
A World Turned Upside Down
Dr Sam Willis takes the story of shipwrecks into the Georgian age when Britain began to rule the waves and disasters at sea imperilled its trading power.
20-07-2023
BBC 4