"A series from the History Channel that explores the great ships in history."
From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.
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15 episodes • 1996
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The PT Boats | Sep 26, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Dreadnoughts | Oct 3, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Galleons | Oct 10, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Aircraft Carriers | Oct 17, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Clippers | Oct 24, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Ships of the Line | Nov 7, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Tugboats | Nov 14, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Whalers | Nov 21, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Windjammers | Dec 5, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Gunboats of Vietnam | Dec 12, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Viking Ships | Dec 19, 1996 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Cruisers | Jan 9, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Submarines | Jan 16, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 14 | The Coast Guard Ships | Jan 23, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Old Ironsides Returns to the Sea | Jan 30, 1997 | 0.0 |
15 episodes • 1997
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Destroyers | Oct 2, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Freighters | Oct 9, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Delta Queen | Oct 16, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Frigates | Oct 23, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Ironclads | Nov 6, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Pirate Ships | Nov 13, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Riverboats | Nov 20, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Trawlers | Dec 4, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Battleships | Dec 11, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Schooners | Dec 18, 1997 | 0.0 |
| 11 | The Power Racers | Jan 8, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Tankers | Jan 15, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 13 | The Amphibious Assault Ships | Jan 22, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 14 | High Tech, High Seas Navigation | Jan 29, 1998 | 0.0 |
| 15 | High Tech, High Seas Design and Construction | Feb 5, 1998 | 0.0 |