Great British Ships — Season 1, Episode 1: HMS Victory: Nelson's Great Warship

Episode synopsis

HMS Victory was already 40 years old before it secured its place in history at Trafalgar. Rob discovers the extraordinary feats of engineering behind its construction, and the celebrity of its famous captain, Nelson.

About Great British Ships

Visiting the ships as they stand today, Rob Bell will reveal how and why these monumental vessels were originally built. He’ll uncover a murder on board on the Cutty Sark, reveal the mystery of why the Mary Rose sank and discover how HMS Belfast helped turn the tide on D-Day. From Nelson on board HMS Victory to Sir Francis Drake on the Golden Hind, Rob will reveal how daring, genius and dazzling invention led to Britain becoming the world’s greatest sea power.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Mary Rose: Secrets From the Deep
• E3HMS Belfast: WW2's Great Survivor
• E4Secrets of SS Great Britain
• E5Cutty Sark: 150 Years of War & Speed
• E6Golden Hinde: Drake's Royal Voyager