A documentary series charting the triumphs and tragedies of the 20th Century’s most captivating mode of transport. Speaking to a host of eminent experts, each episode examines a magnificent ship lost through war, disaster or human error. These are the dramatic stories of calamity at sea that need to be told.

Series 2

Titanic

Discover how the finding of the world’s most famous wreck was actually part of a secret CIA covert mission during the Cold War and how the cult of Titanic was born after she almost vanished from history.

Costa Concordia

Discover how lavish ocean liners evolved into massive, modern cruise ships like Costa Concordia – but still met with disaster.

Archille Lauro

Discover why the Achille Lauro became known as the world’s most cursed ship beyond her bloody high-jacking that shocked the world.

Oceanos

Discover how, astonishingly, the entertainment team on board the Oceanos ended up saving the passengers after the captain and crew abandoned ship in a heavy storm.

Empress of Britain

Discover a ship vastly bigger and more lavish than Titanic that met an equally dramatic and shocking demise.

Ile De France

Discover how the art deco icon, Ile de France, survi