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Great British Ships

Great British Ships

Description: The secrets of the historic ships that shaped our island nation. A look at why these monumental vessels were originally built, and how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain once becoming the world's greatest sea power.
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 12
First episode air date: September 20, 2018
Cast: Rob Bell

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