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Sean’s Ships

How do ships work and why are there so many routes? Sean's exploring the history and science behind ships and international trade!

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What is Globalisation?

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What are imports and exports?

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Fair Trade

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The Early Days of Ships and Trade

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What is Free Trade?

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How can shipping be sustainable?

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Cargo Ships

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Technology in Shipping

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Migration

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What are ports?

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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

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Sean explores SS Great Britain!

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1. Guide to the Coracle

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2. Guide to Canoes and Kayaks

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3. Guide to Large Wooden Vessels

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4. Guide to Carracks, Galleons and Galleys

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5. Guide to Fast Wooden Ships

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6. Guide to From Sail to Steam

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7. Guide to Iron Ships

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8. Guide to Modern Metal Ships

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10. Guide to the Container Ship

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9. Guide to the Cross Channel Ferry

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Guide to ship design terms

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Moving around the UK using Inland Waterways

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Materials to make a ship lighter, faster and more efficient

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A Return to Sail Ships

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The Impact of Ships on the Environment

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