Series from 2001
Explore the incredible, extreme engineering at the heart of the worlds largest ships, from double-hulled supertankers to the largest sailing boats, th…
On a voyage from Rotterdam to Hamburg, the world's biggest container ship is examined in detail, especially for it's notable cargo handling methods, a true ballet of boxes. See the advanced technology behind the rapid transport of such vast cargoes.
Hauling a huge section of an offshore drilling platform from Korea to the Gulf of Mexico is the immensely difficult task of the Mighty Servant. Loading and maneuvering the massive unit calls for a smooth sea, a steady hand, and a great deal of power.
When an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down. The Cable Ship, Atlantic Guardian, which is on 24 hour stand-by in Baltimore, Maryland, demonstrates how quickly it can search for and repair these important cables.
When an undersea cable breaks, millions of communication pathways are shut down. The Cable Ship, Atlantic Guardian, which is on 24 hour stand-by in Baltimore, Maryland, demonstrates how quickly it can search for and repair these important cables.
The largest Sternwheeler ever built plies its trade on the Mississippi River, complete with old fashioned tunes and riverboat gamblers. It's steam powered engine gets a close up look along with its many decks and shallow draught construction.
See how the Superships stack up against one another in this top ten countdown! Who will be the mightiest piece of technology on the sea?
