The Great Ships (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1996, The Great Ships is a documentary series.
What it’s about. From ancient ships to modern carriers, THE GREAT SHIPS lets you step on board to explore the design, construction, technology and armaments of history's great vessels of war and peace.
Who’s in it. The Great Ships stars Monte Markham as narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Great Ships has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel, HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Ships page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Ships tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Ships (1996)?
- In US, The Great Ships is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Ships worth watching?
- The Great Ships holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Ships?
- The Great Ships stars Monte Markham.
- When was The Great Ships released?
- The Great Ships was released in 1996.