About this season
Follows the design, service and loss of some of the world's greatest ocean liners, covering 100 years, from luxury floating palaces to national symbols, all tragically lost through conflict, accidents or human error.
Episodes (6)
1. Titanic
Aired 29 April 2024 • 43 min
The Titanic sank with a terrible death toll in 1912, but World War I soon overshadowed the tragedy. Decades later, two men strive to rediscover the ship’s memory.
2. The Costa Concordia
Aired 6 May 2024 • 42 min
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.
3. Achille Lauro
Aired 13 May 2024 • 43 min
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.
4. Oceanos
Aired 20 May 2024 • 43 min
After being foundered in a storm, Oceanos was abandoned by many of her crew- including the negligent captain - leaving hundreds of passengers stranded on board.
5. Empress of Britain
Aired 27 May 2024 • 41 min
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.
6. Île de France
Aired 3 June 2024 • 43 min
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.