The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years, beginning with the battleship's declining influence during the 20th century. ...

The story of the submarine and their role in naval warfare, from early beginnings in the American War of Independence to the modern day. ...

A chronological appraisal of the dramatic D-Day story, focusing on the vessels that made the landings on the beaches of Normandy possible. ...

The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years. This program looks at early metal warships, and examines HMS Rattler's screw propell ...

A look at the silent threat of submarines, from tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in the Second World War. ...

The role of ships during the Cold War, featuring a look at two submarines - former enemies - now moored in a Kent river. Plus, the story of Soviet submariner Vasili Arkhi ...

Stories of hospital ships and those who served on them, including the tragic story of the sinking of the Titanic's sister vessel, The Britannic. ...

The smallest ships of war, such as the tiny canoes of the Cockleshell Heroes who led an audacious attack on German ships, and the boats that rescued soldiers from Dunkirk ...

An examination of objects found on the Mary Rose and what they reveal about life on a Tudor ship. Plus, the battle-winning tactics of Admiral Nelson on HMS Victory. ...

A look at the tactics employed to pass strategically important ships under the nose of the enemy, and the use of intelligence to carry out naval attacks. ...