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Season 1 Episode 2: Why Ships Crash

The Ever Given, one of the largest container ships ever built, ran aground in the Suez Canal on March 23, 2021, blocking the waterway and causing a "ship jam" of over 300 vessels. This disrupted the global supply chain, delaying deliveries of vital goods, and lasted for months.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 2 Why Ships Crash

2. Why Ships Crash

Aired: Jan 18, 2022

The Ever Given, one of the largest container ships ever built, ran aground in...

Episode 4 Why Sharks Attack

4. Why Sharks Attack

Aired: Jul 18, 2023

What brought these sharks into the shallow waters of luxury holiday resorts, ...

Episode 6 Why Trains Crash

6. Why Trains Crash

Aired: Jul 18, 2023

A devastating train crash in India's Odisha state on June 2, 2023, killed nea...

Episode 9 Why Planes Crash

9. Why Planes Crash

Aired: Oct 13, 2025

A series of devastating aviation disasters rocks the globe in 2024-2025, with...

Info about Why...?

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary