

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
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Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2013 – Present
Premiered: 02/12/2013
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Season 1, Episode 3: “Civilising the Sea”
Dr Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line.
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What is Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History about?
Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.
How many seasons does Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History have?
Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History?
Key cast members in Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History include Sam Willis.
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