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Series · 2021 · Documentary

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks

★8.7 2021 1 Season TV-MA

Experts follow investigations to uncover new details about the most epic and infamous wrecks from history.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 10 episodes

Scotland's Sea Secrets

Episode 01

Scotland's Sea Secrets

Apr 26, 2021

For over a century, the stories and wrecks of HMS Hampshire and HMS Vanguard continue to be shrouded in mystery. Now, two research teams are granted special access to investigate and uncover what happened to these WWI warships in their final moments north of Scotland.

Fail Invasions

Episode 02

Fail Invasions

May 3, 2021

Countless shipwrecks lost in the depths of the oceans are time capsules containing tales of adventure and tragedy. Two of the greatest failed invasions in the history of naval warfare leave us wondering how the Spanish Armada was defeated and why the Allied fleet was crushed in WW1. Now, marine experts hunt to locate these forgotten ships, explore their secrets and unlock their incredible stories.

Danger Ahead

Episode 03

Danger Ahead

May 10, 2021

The enigmatic shipwrecks of El Faro and the Empress of Ireland occurred a century apart and both remain a mystery of the sea. The Empress of Ireland was one of the great ocean liners operating between Europe and North America at the beginning of the 20th century. Armed with the latest underwater technology and personal testimony, experts explore these doomed ships to discover what set them on the path to catastrophe.

Assassins of the Deep

Episode 04

Assassins of the Deep

May 17, 2021

The wreckages of three German U-boats—including UC-66, the first to be sunk by a plane in WW1, and U480, the world’s first stealth sub—are eroding at the bottom of the sea along with the stories behind their disastrous fate. A team of maritime archaeologists race to locate the submarines and solve the mystery behind their deadly demise.

Lost Fleet of WWI

Episode 05

Lost Fleet of WWI

May 24, 2021

More than 50 massive warships were lost in a matter of hours in the Scottish natural harbor of Scapa Flow during WWI. Now, marine archaeologists use cutting-edge tech to explore one of the greatest acts of defiance in wartime history. Testimonies and CGI illuminate the events and subsequent salvage.

Attack at Sea

Episode 06

Attack at Sea

Jul 1, 2021

The massive Americans aerial bombardment of the Japanese fleet and the torpedo strike of the German liner Wilhelm Gustloff by a Russian submarine are two of the most shocking attacks of WWII. Now, expert divers explore these underwater graveyards for new evidence of these maritime conflicts.

Nuclear Wrecks

Episode 07

Nuclear Wrecks

Jul 8, 2021 · 60 min

The remains of five warships from the remote Pacific to the Atlantic could reveal new insights into how the nuclear arms race changed the world forever. Using 3-D sonar scan technology, an expert team of marine scientists investigate the catastrophic effects of atomic explosions at sea.

Toxic Wrecks

Episode 08

Toxic Wrecks

Jul 15, 2021

As shipwrecks of World War II continue to erode in the sea, their toxic cargoes continue to pose a catastrophic threat. The sunken beasts are ticking time bombs and no one knows exactly when or how they might explode. Now, experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate and reveal the potential impact of these noxious underwater dangers.

Last Days of the Battleship

Episode 09

Last Days of the Battleship

Jul 22, 2021 · 60 min

The USS Arizona and the HMS Hood were two of the most powerful warships in history, but their weaknesses paid a fatal price. Experts investigate evidence that may reveal why the age of the battleship has come to a sudden and violent end.

Collision Course

Episode 10

Collision Course

Jul 29, 2021

Three historical collisions expose the volatile risks at sea and how they have shaped regulations and the technological advancements of today. Now, maritime researchers explore the remnants of these shipwrecks to uncover what happened in their fatal, final moments.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.7 /10

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Synopsis

Experts follow investigations to uncover new details about the most epic and infamous wrecks from history.

Documentary

Where to watch World’s Greatest Shipwrecks

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 10 total episodes, rated 8.7/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does World’s Greatest Shipwrecks have?

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

Is World’s Greatest Shipwrecks still on the air?

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs World’s Greatest Shipwrecks?

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks airs on Channel 4.

When did World’s Greatest Shipwrecks first air?

World’s Greatest Shipwrecks first aired on April 26, 2021.

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