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- S1 E3 - The GalleonsJune 10, 199646minThe word conjures images of majestic Spanish treasure ships, hulls bursting with gold and plunder. But galleons were also fast fighting ships and workhorses of the Age of Discovery.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E4 - The ClippersJune 11, 199646minCalled 'the greyhounds of the sea,' clippers were the fastest wind-powered ships ever. Traveling over 2,000 miles within a week, the 19th-century clippers brought the world back to American shores.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E5 - The PT BoatsJune 12, 199646minThe small wooden Patrol Torpedo Boats of WWII were among the most powerful warships of all time. PT vets recall why their speed and maneuverability were too much for giant, steel-hulled targets.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E8 - The Ocean LinersOctober 21, 199646minFor the most exclusive travelers, ocean liners offered 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.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E9 - The Tug BoatsOctober 28, 199646minAn on-board tour of the rugged nautical powerhouses and their daring rescues at sea.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E11 - The RiverboatsDecember 2, 199646minFrom New Orleans to St. Paul, the romance and danger of the mighty Mississippi comes to life through stories, rare clips and dramatic recreations of riverboats.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E12 - The FrigatesDecember 9, 199646minFast, powerful and nimble, the humble Yankee frigate devastated the renowned Royal British Navy throughout the American Revolution. Recreations reveal why it was the envy of designers the world over.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E14 - The Ships of the LineJanuary 20, 199746minFor 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.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
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