The First Metal Warships (S01E04)

During the 1850s, naval warfare underwent a remarkable transformation as ships transitioned from wooden engines to ironclad armor. This era marked a pivotal shift in ship design. Explore the swift evolution of the ironclad vessel, starting with Britain's HMS Warrior, the most formidable warship of its time, and moving through the Civil War clash between the Monitor and the Virginia, culminating in the emergence of the dreadnought. Through historical photographs, insightful interviews, and visits to preserved ships, embark on a journey through the experimental phase that reshaped naval combat and established a new global hierarchy.