Sean’s Ships – How Ships Work

How do ships and submarines actually work? Sean's exploring the history and science behind ships!

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Why do ships float?
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How do boats move?
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Why don't boats capsize?
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What stops ships going as fast as cars?
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How do hydrofoils work?
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How can boats sail into the wind?
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How does a hovercraft work?
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How do submarines sink and float?
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Why is it hard to go to the deep ocean?
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What paints are used on ships?
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About Sean’s Ultimate Ship

About Sean’s Ultimate Ship
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Sean explores SS Great Britain and meets Brunel!
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1. Guide to the Coracle

1. Guide to the Coracle
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2. Guide to Canoes and Kayaks

2. Guide to Canoes and Kayaks
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3. Guide to Large Wooden Vessels

3. Guide to Large Wooden Vessels
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4. Guide to Carracks, Galleons and Galleys

4. Guide to Carracks, Galleons and Galleys
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5. Guide to Fast Wooden Ships

5. Guide to Fast Wooden Ships
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6. Guide to From Sail to Steam

6. Guide to From Sail to Steam
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7. Guide to Iron Ships

7. Guide to Iron Ships
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8. Guide to Modern Metal Ships

8. Guide to Modern Metal Ships
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10. Guide to the Container Ship

10. Guide to the Container Ship
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9. Guide to the Cross Channel Ferry

9. Guide to the Cross Channel Ferry
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Guide to ship design terms

Guide to ship design terms
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Moving around the UK using Inland Waterways

Moving around the UK using Inland Waterways
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Materials to make a ship lighter, faster and more efficient

Materials to make a ship lighter, faster and more efficient
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A Return to Sail Ships

A Return to Sail Ships
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The Impact of Ships on the Environment

The Impact of Ships on the Environment
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