Great British Ships

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Rob Bell reveals the secrets of the historic ships that shaped our island nation.

Engineer Rob Bell returns with more investigations into British ships that changed the world, beginning with the tale of how a humble coal hauler became oneáof the nation's most famous vessels. He examines the history of HMS Endeavour and looks at James Cook's two missions in charge of the Royal Navy research vessel, taking in the observation of the 1769 transit of Venus and his voyage to Australia the following year.

Season : 2

Episode Number : 1

Duration : 60 minutes

Type : Documentary

Language : English

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