The Great Ships

Deadly steel sharks that stalk their prey below the surface, submarines reign supreme in the undersea world. Though designs for underwater boats date back to the 1500s, America's first submarine was built in 1775.

Dangerous and romantic, New England whalers are the stuff of American legend. Rare photographs and expert interviews take us on board these sophisticated floating factories.

History of "the greyhounds of the sea", the fastest wind-powered ships ever.

For the most exclusive travelers, they offered unmatched speed and opulence to rival the world's richest hotels. Rare footage offers an insider's view of the great transatlantic liners of the 1920s and '30s.

A tour of the rugged nautical powerhouses and their daring rescues at sea.

A privileged tour of the sea's mightiest craft--including a nuclear carrier that can transport 6,000 sailors on a voyage of one-million miles.

From New Orleans to St. Paul, the romance and danger of the mighty Mississippi comes to life through stories, rare clips, and dramatic recreations.

Fast, powerful, and nimble, the humble Yankee frigate devastated the renowned Royal British Navy throughout the American Revolution. Recreations and computer simulations

For 300 years, they were the world's mightiest vessels. Now extraordinary recreations take us on board the legendary English warships, including Nelson's HMS Victory.