The First Metal Warships

7.4/10 · 12 votesFeb 26, 201745 min

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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In the 1850s, warships moved from metal engines to metal armor. It was the beginning of a groundbreaking era that changed ship design forever. Join us as we examine the rapid evolution of the ironclad ship, from the most fearsome naval weapon ever built, Britain's

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Seasons4

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Season 1 Episodes10

E1 7.1

Warships of the World Wars

E2 7.2

Submarines War Beneath the Waves

E3 7.5

The Vessels That Saved D-Day

E4 7.4Now viewing

The First Metal Warships

Torpedo Boats at War

Cold War Warriors

Rescue Ships

The Smallest Ships of War

E9 7.4

Mighty Wooden Warships

E10 6.6

Secrets and Lies

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Episode Summary

"The First Metal Warships" is episode 4 of Combat Ships season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 12 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on February 26, 2017.

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