Chris Barrie's Massive Engines is a Technology programme.

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Chris Barrie's Massive Engines: Ships

Series 1, episode 7

Chris explores the development of engines on ships, from 18th-century steam power to modern diesel vessels. He takes a trip up the Thames in a paddle steamer, goes inside the 2,100 horsepower engine of the last ocean-going paddle steamer PS Waverley and discovers what propelled HMS Belfast

Cast (unconfirmed)

Chris Barrie
Mark Strickson
Hugo Whitworth