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.
Show
Combat Ships
Episode
S01E04
Air Date
Feb 26, 2017
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Warships of the World Wars
S01E02
Submarines War Beneath the Waves
S01E03
The Vessels That Saved D-Day
S01E04
The First Metal Warships
S01E05
Torpedo Boats at War
S01E06
Cold War Warriors
S01E07
Rescue Ships
S01E08
The Smallest Ships of War
S01E09
Mighty Wooden Warships
S01E10
Secrets and Lies