Superships
Season 1
TV-G
Each episode of this series gives a close up look into the operation, design, and physics behind how a particular very special ship operates, from a couple of very remarkable ferries, to science vessels, to a supertanker,. Typically, for each episode/ subject ship, the film crew travels with the vessel on a journey or two and the story of that particular trip are interwoven with interviews with experts on the history, and engineering behind these super ships.
Where to Watch Superships • Season 1
13 Episodes
- First Lady of the Mississippi: The American Queen
E3First Lady of the Mississippi: The American QueenCrossing the Irish sea in mid-winter the world's largest car ferry battles through a gale force wind and 10 metre seas. 3-D animation explains the advanced design that allows a shallow draught vessel to carry up to 1,300 cars and 2,000 people. - The Mighty and the Miniature: Atlantic Guardian
E4The Mighty and the Miniature: Atlantic GuardianThe biggest sailing ship in the world; a five-masted square rigged clipper ship transporting 200 excited passengers on a seven day cruise on the Caribbean Sea. Explore secrets of the amazing sail handling system and the silent mechanical systems. - Eirik Raud: Oil Patch Explorer
E5Eirik Raud: Oil Patch ExplorerThis amazing ship crosses the oceans of the world while piggybacking racing and pleasure yachts on behalf of owners and operators who lack the time or skills to do their own long distance cruising. See how this ship can even sink and refloat itself! - Launching a Leviathan: Hellespont Fairfax
E6Launching a Leviathan: Hellespont FairfaxOn 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. - Mighty Servant 1: High Seas Muscle
E7Mighty Servant 1: High Seas MuscleThe World's largest self-propelled, semi-submersible, all weather oil drilling rig leaves Halifax Harbour on it's first voyage to test its sea worthiness and oil drilling systems in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, 300 kilometers from shore. - Kilo Moana: Rough Ocean Researcher
E8Kilo Moana: Rough Ocean ResearcherWhen 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. - A Grand Carrier: The Ferry Ulysses
E9A Grand Carrier: The Ferry UlyssesKilo Moana is a research vessel which boasts amazing hull technology to keep itself stable in the stormy Hawaiian Sea. Scientists conduct tests that will help our understanding of the effect of deep ocean currents on marine life and global warming. - Sailing the Dream: The Royal Clipper
E10Sailing the Dream: The Royal ClipperThe 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. - Super Servant: The Careful Movers
E11Super Servant: The Careful MoversHauling 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.
