Great British Ships (2018): S01E07 – Endeavour

Introduction Presenter Rob Bell reveals the secrets of the historic ships that shaped the world. Also known as World’s Greatest Ships (Australia and Amazon Prime). Outline This is the story of how a humble coal vessel became one of Britain’s greatest ships. Capable of battling stormy seas, the ship carried the historic missions of Captain…

Andrew Marshall

02/03/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, War, Warship

Introduction

Presenter Rob Bell reveals the secrets of the historic ships that shaped the world.

Also known as World’s Greatest Ships (Australia and Amazon Prime).

Outline

This is the story of how a humble coal vessel became one of Britain’s greatest ships. Capable of battling stormy seas, the ship carried the historic missions of Captain James Cook to explore the South Pacific. It was King George III who commanded Cook to find a mysterious continent rumoured to lie within the vast Pacific Ocean. To do this, Cook would have to literally sail Endeavour off the map.

Great British Ships Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 15 December 2018 (Amazon Prime).
Running time: 42-44 minutes (per episode).
Rating: 13+.
Country: US.
Language: English.