Whether you're a Master, Commander or Pirate of the Caribbean, this is the vessel for you. From the earliest canoes to today's sophisticated ocean-going giants, Christopher Columbus to Ellen MacArthur, witness the drama, the splendour and excitement of Ship's story above and below the waves, through centuries of exploration, endeavour and conflict. Produced in association with the National Maritime Museum.

Author Biography

Brian Lavery is Curator of Naval History at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He is the author of many books. As a highly respected maritime historian he was consultant on the film Master and Commander, and consulted on the replica constructions of Captain Cook's Endeavour and the emigrant ship Susan Constant. Brian resides in Greenwich, London.