Great British Ships (2018): S01E10 – Discovery

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 The world’s first purpose-built scientific vessel, her bold journey to the most inhospitable continent on the planet, Antarctica, propelled Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton into the ranks 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

The world’s first purpose-built scientific vessel, her bold journey to the most inhospitable continent on the planet, Antarctica, propelled Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton into the ranks of the world’s most famous explorers. The diaries of Discovery’s backers tell the incredible story of how a chance meeting in London would define the course of polar exploration.

Great British Ships Series

You can find a full index and overview of Great British Ships here.

Production & Filming Details

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