Tag: ships
Drain the Oceans: The Clotilda, America’s Last Slave Ship
Drain the Oceans investigates the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring captive Africans to the United States in this powerful episode.
This Ship Was So Unstable It’s Capsizing Again… in a Museum
Luke O’Sullivan explores the history and ongoing conservation of the 17th-century Swedish warship, Vasa. After sinking during its maiden voyage, the remarkably intact wreckage faced unique preservation challenges. Discover the innovative structural engine...
Anchors Don't Work The Way You Think
Ship anchors are feats of engineering that rely on complex physics rather than just hooking onto the seabed. In this video, we explain how anchors actually work, the critical role of the chain weight, and the operational procedures used by captains, using...
19th-Century Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan After 150 Years
A long-lost 1800s steamship has been discovered at the bottom of Lake Michigan, ending a decades-long search and revealing a preserved piece of Great Lakes history.
The Scariest Ship to Ever Sail the Seven Seas
Blackbeard's infamous ship the Queen Anne's Revenge wasn't originally built to be a warship, but the notorious pirate refitted the ship, adding twenty-four canons to its armament.
Blackbeard's Voyages Mapped
The complete story of the dreaded pirate Edward Thatch, AKA Blackbeard, told in 6 minutes with detailed maps of his voyages and notorious deeds.
3D Guide to an 18th century Ship-of-the-Line
This is Epic History's guide to HMS Victory, one of the most famous warships in history, and flagship of Vice Admiral Nelson at his decisive victory over the Franco-Spanish Combined Fleet at Trafalgar in 1805. In this episode we look at the composition of...
12 Most Amazing Abandoned Ships In The World
Top 12 Most Amazing Abandoned Ships In The World. There are two common ways to cross the sea - by plane or by boat. Planes are speedy, but ships offer scenic views. Good ships can sail for over thirty years before being respectfully dismantled. Yet, not a...
20 Real Ghost Ships That Actually Exist
In the great expanse of our oceans, some haunting things are lurking: ghost ships. These vessels have traversed the seas without their crew—at least, they’re no longer present in physical form. Abandoned wrecks and ghostly sightings have filled maritime l...
Titanic vs LARGEST Ships (1900-2022)
Titanic remains to be one of the most memorable and iconic ships of all time. At her time, Titanic was the largest ship ever. But how does it compare to other largest ships?
Are Ghost Ships Real?
In 1884, the British steamer “Rumney” crashed into the French ship “Frigorifique.” Seeing their ship filling with water, the French crew climbed aboard the “Rumney.” But as they sailed towards port, a silent form emerged from the fog – the abandoned “Frig...
