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About How The Victorians Conquered The Seas

This documentary explores how Victorian Britain became the world's dominant naval power. From HMS Warrior and Brunel's revolutionary steamships to the Cutty Sark, the first submarines and record-breaking turbine-powered vessels, discover the engineering breakthroughs that transformed sea travel, global trade and naval warfare forever.

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Title
How The Victorians Conquered The Seas
Category
Society
Runtime
43 minutes
Language
English

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