Empire Of The Seas(2010)
Overview
Historian Dan Snow charts the defining role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity - a grand tale of the twists and turns which thrust the people of the British Isles into an indelible relationship with the sea and ships.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2010Avg: 5.0
Season 1
4 episodes • 2010Avg: 5.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Oak | Jan 15, 2010 | 5.0 |
| 2 | The Golden Ocean | Jan 23, 2010 | 5.0 |
| 3 | High Tide | Jan 29, 2010 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Sea Change | Feb 5, 2010 | 5.0 |
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