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The Great Ships
The Great Ships: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

September 26, 1996

Episodes

15 episodes

The Great Ships

Season 1

Episodes

1. The PT Boats

September 26, 1996
45 min

2. The Dreadnoughts

October 3, 1996
45 min

3. The Galleons

October 10, 1996
45 min

4. The Aircraft Carriers

October 17, 1996
45 min

Discover the history and evolution of aircraft carriers, from their invention in World War I to today's modern 'super carriers'.

5. The Clippers

October 24, 1996
45 min

6. The Ships of the Line

November 7, 1996
45 min

7. The Tugboats

November 14, 1996
45 min

8. The Whalers

November 21, 1996
45 min

9. The Windjammers

December 5, 1996
45 min

10. The Gunboats of Vietnam

December 12, 1996
45 min

11. The Viking Ships

December 19, 1996
45 min

12. The Cruisers

January 9, 1997
45 min

13. The Submarines

January 16, 1997
45 min

14. The Coast Guard Ships

January 23, 1997
45 min

This program describes the evolution of United States Coast Guard water craft against the backdrops of the Coast Guard's history, changing missions, environments and technological advancements.

15. Old Ironsides Returns to the Sea

January 30, 1997
45 min