Secrets of the Lost Liners

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Charting the design, service, and loss of some of the world's greatest ocean liners. Covering 100 years, from art deco icons, luxury floating palaces, to national symbols, all tragically lost through conflict, accidents, or human error.

Titanic: Episode Image
Episode 1Titanic

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. (S2, ep 1)

The Costa Concordia: Episode Image
Episode 2The Costa Concordia

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. (S2, ep 2)

Achille Lauro: Episode Image
Episode 3Achille Lauro

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. (S2, ep 3)

Oceanos: Episode Image
Episode 4Oceanos

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. (S2, ep 4)

Empress of Britain: Episode Image
Episode 5Empress of Britain

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. (S2, ep 5)

Il De France: Episode Image
Episode 6Il De France

Ile de France: 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. (S2, ep 6)

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