Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth

tv show

poster for Clydebuilt: The Ships that Made the Commonwealth

4 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired March 31, 2014

Overview

David Hayman explores the stories of four ships built on the River Clyde that helped forge links with countries throughout the world.

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CS Mackay-Bennett

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 0m

Air Date

April 07, 2014

Overview

The story of CS Mackay-Bennett, a cable repair ship launched on the Clyde in 1884. She kept information flowing along a network of underwater cables that connected Britain with her empire and the world - the Victorian internet of its day.