Aboard HMS Warrior

Synopsis

HMS Warrior, launched in 1860, stands as Britain's first iron-hulled, armoured battleship and was briefly the fastest and most powerful warship globally. Developed during an arms race between Britain and France, Warrior exemplifies 19th-century naval innovation and the Industrial Revolution's impact on warfare. In this documentary, historian Dan Snow explores the meticulously restored vessel at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, joined by Andrew Baines, Deputy Director of Heritage at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, to illuminate its historical significance and technological advancements.