TV series
The Great Ships
1996–1998, English, on History.
A series from the History Channel that explores the great ships in history.
From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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The Great Ships is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HISTORY Vault in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E15: High Tech, High Seas Design and Construction
Aired 5 February 1998
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 26 September 1996
- Last aired
- 5 February 1998
- Network
- History
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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The Great Ships: quick answers
Is The Great Ships worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Great Ships are there?
The Great Ships has 2 seasons and 30 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Great Ships finished?
Yes. The Great Ships ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Great Ships on?
The Great Ships is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and HISTORY Vault in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Great Ships parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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