Crafts and people across the world and throughout history
World Service,路7 episodes
The surface skimming canoes of the Pacific Islanders and their tradition of music and song
The Greek trireme was one of the most effective warships of the ancient world
Exceptionally fast ships built for raiding and war. Includes the replica Odin's Raven
Long thin-hulled Arab pearling dhows and the extraordinary evolution of astral navigation
Innovations in boat design including centre-line rudders and watertight compartments
British square rigged clippers were fast yacht-like vessels with three masts
The world's first big iron-hulled propeller driven steam ship built by IK Brunel in 1843