Great British Ships (2018): S01E09 – Mayflower

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 humble British merchant ship carried one of history’s most important voyages. It was hired by a group of religious dissidents to transport them to a new life of…

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 humble British merchant ship carried one of history’s most important voyages. It was hired by a group of religious dissidents to transport them to a new life of freedom in the New World. Facing fierce storms, mutiny, deprivation and death, Mayflower’s crew and the Pilgrims overcame almost impossible odds to establish the colony that ultimately gave birth to the United States of America.

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.