The Liners
Overview
Since their development in the 1850s, ocean liners have been far more than simply passenger ships - they were also the conduit for enormous technological, social and global cultural change. This four-part series is an international story told from a uniquely Australian point of view about the most romantic ships ever built.
Seasons (1)
Miniseries
4 Episodes
1997
Series Cast
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