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A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years.

Combat Ships

Wooden Warships

A look at the smallest ships of war and the major roles they've played over the centuries, including the 1776 gunboat built to stop a British invasion and the HA-19 sub.

The Smallest Ships

An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.

Cold War Warriors

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Documentary series that tells the story of the evolution of maritime conflict.

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The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers behind the machines.

S1 E2 | War Beneath the Waves

E9 | Wooden Warships

E8 | The Smallest Ships

E6 | Cold War Warriors