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The Boats That Built Britain

Season 1 Episode 1: The Matthew

John Cabot's 1497 voyage from Bristol to North America marks a significant turning point in history, as he travels 3,000 miles and arrives in the present-day continent, having a profound impact on Britain and the world.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 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

Aired: May 5, 2010

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

Episode 3 The Phoenix

Aired: May 11, 2010

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

Episode 4 The Reaper

Aired: May 12, 2010

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

Episode 5 Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter

5. Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter

Aired: May 18, 2010

The next episode of the show will feature the Bristol Channel pilot cutter, a...

Episode 6 World War Two Landing Craft

6. World War Two Landing Craft

Aired: May 19, 2010

The humble LCVP's understated design concealed its substantial influence on t...

Info about The Boats That Built Britain

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

Appearances

Tom Cunliffe