Great British Ships S02E03 - Scott & Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure: The Discovery

Episode Overview

Rob Bell steps aboard the RRS Discovery, the pioneering ship that ushered in the era of polar exploration. Traveling to Dundee, the heart of Victorian shipbuilding, he uncovers why this city was uniquely equipped to construct a vessel that could withstand the harsh Antarctic ice. Along the way, Rob shares the fascinating tale of a serendipitous encounter in London that would ultimately shape the future of polar exploration.

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