A Ship Through Time: Secrets of the Newport Ship: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

For over 500 years, the Welsh city of Newport was concealing a unique time capsule; an incredibly well-preserved 15th Century shipwreck. Following an international team of experts, Sean Fletcher investigates the secrets of this medieval trading galleon found by accident in 2002, her international significance and how two of Europe's most turbulent and violent wars shaped her fate. On Sean's mission, he discovers what this trading galleon carried, and to where and a possible powerful owner. He also sheds light on a possible connection to the Wars of the Roses.

Series details

• Title: A Ship Through Time: Secrets of the Newport Ship
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2025-11-24
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-12-01
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Sky History
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 88669

Cast and credited roles

• Sean Fletcher — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-11-24; final listed air date 2025-12-01; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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