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The Boats That Built Britain

Season 1 Episode 2: The Pickle

The next episode delves into the HMS Pickle, a compact yet pivotal ship that left a lasting impact on British history. After the Battle of Trafalgar, the Pickle was tasked with delivering the news of the British victory to the nation, beating larger ships back to Britain due to its exceptional de...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Matthew

1. The Matthew

Aired: May 4, 2010

John Cabot's 1497 voyage from Bristol to North America marks a significant tu...

Episode 2 The Pickle

2. The Pickle

Aired: May 5, 2010

The next episode delves into the HMS Pickle, a compact yet pivotal ship that ...

Episode 3 The Phoenix

3. The Phoenix

Aired: May 11, 2010

The square-rigger's significant impact on global commerce and Britain's rise ...

Episode 4 The Reaper

4. The Reaper

Aired: May 12, 2010

The 70-foot sailing lugger, The Reaper, dominated the seas, harvesting an imp...

Info about The Boats That Built Britain

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

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