They're the cities of the sea and the power players of the ports. Some know how to water ski and others look like they've come right out of science fiction. In this remarkable program take a journey into the world of supe... more »r-sized super strong super unique ships. First head out to sea with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography to see how the RP FLIP (Floating Instrument Platform) research vessel can flip a full 90 degrees submerging over three quarters of its 355-foot length in the water. In California climb aboard the Navy's newest most advanced transport ship and take a spin in one of America's strongest-and greenest-tugboats. In Boston Massachusetts venture into the frigid world of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier transporting enough natural gas to power a million homes for an entire week. Finally learn how a ship that looks like an enormous spider on water may someday save lives. Whether it's their gargantuan size or immense power their cutting-edge technology or the ability to excite our imagination SUPER SHIPS are a wonder to behold.« less
Actor:Super Ships Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 06/28/2011 Release Year: 2011 Run Time: 0hr 47min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English