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Combat Ships

Combat Ships

2017Returning Series4 Seasons34 Episodes6.5TMDB
Smithsonian Channel

The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.

Season 1 · Episode 9

Mighty Wooden Warships

Apr 23, 2017·45m

Voyage back to the age when wooden warships were the ultimate fighting machines. From the Mary Rose, one of the first great combat ships, to the HMS Victory, which tattered Napoleon's plans of invading Britain in 1805, celebrate history's brave commanders and crews who rode these wooden wonders into battle. Witness how technological advancements in Europe and America led to longer, faster, and more heavily armed vessels.

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When did Combat Ships Season 1 Episode 9 air?

Combat Ships Season 1 Episode 9 aired on April 23, 2017.

How long is Combat Ships Season 1 Episode 9?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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