Seapower (2000)
← Back to main
Bob Carruthers — Writer
Episodes 3
The Tudor Navy
The story of Naval power in the sixteenth century, including the story of Henry VIII's flagship the Mary Rose, recovered from the seabed after four hundred years, and the saga of the Spanish Armada. Features a full-scale replica of Drake's ship "The Golden Hinde".
Read MoreWooden Ship, Iron Men
The age of sail, when mighty oak warships met in thunderous battle, most notably at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805, The programme includes extensive footage of HMS Victory, the last survivor of that battle.
Read MoreU-Boat 534, Echoes from the Ocean Floor
One of Germany's much feared U-boat fleet, the U 534 was sunk on the last day of the war. Cromwell's camera crew has been given special access to the crafts interior - the first time anyone has been on board for more than fifty years. The results provide an unforgettable snapshot of life on board, and bring an eerie backdrop to one of World War II's most compelling stories
Read More