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The Phoenix

The square rigger is arguably the most important vehicle in history. In the 19th century these boats transported finished goods and raw materials all over the world, transforming Britain from a second-rate European power into the richest and most powerful nation on earth. Sailor and writer Tom Cunliffe sets out on the Phoenix, a plank-perfect square rigger, to discover just how these incredible boats changed Britain and the world forever.

English
  • Originally Aired May 11, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Production Code b00scqb3
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
Lawrence Walford Director