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Empire Of The Seas

Empire Of The Seas

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Documentary

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Historian Dan Snow charts the defining role the Royal Navy played in Britain's struggle for modernity - a grand tale of the twists and turns which thrust the people of the British Isles into an indelible relationship with the sea and ships.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

23 November 2024

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Dan Snow

Dan Snow

Self - Presenter

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