How the Victorians Built Britain (2018)
S2E2 Britannia Rules the Waves
Episode Overview
Michael Buerk explores the remarkable achievements of the Victorians, who constructed the largest, fastest, and most innovative ships of their time, allowing the nation to rule the oceans. In Portsmouth, he steps aboard Queen Victoria's flagship, HMS Warrior, uncovering unexpected secrets about its design and its role in maintaining peace on the high seas. He then retraces the steps of Isambard Kingdom Brunel on the luxurious SS Great Britain, diving deeper into the era's maritime advancements.
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