Sean Pertwee as Narrator
Episodes 12
Queen Elizabeth
This floating palace became part of a cunning plan by the British Government to help defeat Hitler. Instrumental in helping turn the tide of the war, why did the treasured Queen Elizabeth end up coming to such an undignified end in Hong Kong Harbour?
Read MoreAndrea Doria
Launching in the 1950s, the Andrea Doria was the envy of other shipping lines and attracted the cream of Hollywood glamour. But on her 51st voyage across the Atlantic to America, she never made it. How could this vessel with the latest navigation equipment flounder on the high seas?
Read MoreCap Arcona
This German flagship doubled up in a 1942 version of the Titanic made as a propaganda film by the Nazis. But her end would be equally tragic with an even greater loss of life. Over 5000 souls would perish on board, but which country was to blame?
Read MoreAmerica/Australis
One of the longest-serving liners in history, the SS America found life as a much-loved cruise ship. How could such seemingly minor events see her gallant life end as a wreck on the shores of The Canary Islands in the 1990s?
Read MoreThe Costa Concordia
In January 2012, on the first leg of a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, the Costa Concordia deviated from her route and was rocked by a deadly crash.
Read MoreAchille Lauro
A ship with incredible misfortune, the MS Achille Lauro suffered two serious collisions, multiple onboard fires and was even hijacked by PLO terrorists in 1985.
Read MoreEmpress of Britain
A fabulous cruise ship for the super wealthy, the Empress of Britain was called up for war duty and entered an epic final battle with the German Luftwaffe.
Read MoreÎle de France
The pride of France after saving many lives and surviving World War II, this groundbreaking ship was ultimately used and destroyed in a disaster film.
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