Introduction

Through never before seen archive footage, exclusive interviews, and insightful analysis, uncover the secrets behind remarkable warships, explore their power, and examine the spectacular actions that led to their doom.

Outline

In the Royal Navy, HMS Exeter has become synonymous with bravery and sacrifice. She provided a rare spark of good news in the dark days of 1939, when she won victory over the German pocket battleship Graf Spee in the South Atlantic. She then served in the Far East, but her luck did not last. Severely damaged by an enemy shell in battle, she attempted to escape the Japanese off the island of Java but was hunted down and sunk in shark-infested waters. Exeter was rediscovered in remarkably preserved condition in 2007, but by 2015 her wreck had mysteriously vanished…

Sunken Warships Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 02 January 2024.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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