Channel logo

The Mysteries of the Medieval Ship

Season 1
In 2002, the remains of an 80ft medieval ship were discovered in a Welsh river. It was the only vessel of its kind to have been found intact in Europe. But what was this unique craft doing there? In this fascinating history documentary, archaeologists trace the ship’s past and uncover secrets dating back to the Wars of the Roses, revealing a turbulent world of piracy and civil war.
20041 episodeTV-14
Free trial of BBC Select

Prime membership required

Terms apply

Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Mysteries of the Medieval Ship
    January 29, 2004
    48min
    TV-14
    In 2002, the remains of an 80ft medieval ship were discovered in a Welsh river. It was the only vessel of its kind to have been found intact in Europe. But what was this unique craft doing there? In this fascinating history documentary, archaeologists trace the ship’s past and uncover secrets dating back to the Wars of the Roses, revealing a turbulent world of piracy and civil war.
    Free trial of BBC Select

Details

More info

Subtitles
None available
Directors
Graham Johnston
Studio
BBC
By clicking play, you agree to our Terms of Use.