Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History
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Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

Maritime historian Dr Sam Willis looks at how and why the shipwreck came to loom so large in British history.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Shipwrecks: Britain's Sunken History

First Air Date

December 2, 2013

Last Air Date

December 16, 2013

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Arts

Networks

BBC Four

S01E03

Civilising the Sea

Dr Sam Willis tells how the Victorians found preventative solutions, from rockets that could fire rescue lines to lifejackets, lifeboats and the Plimsoll Line.

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