
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