S11·E30 Oil Tankers
Synopsis
The biggest moving objects ever built by man, oil tankers dominate the world’s waterways, both in size and numbers. Upwards of 10,000 strong, the world tanker fleet’s vast number results from the modern, insatiable thirst for oil. We’ll dig into the history of oil transport–from Civil War days to the critical WWII years and invention of the supertanker in the 1950s. And we examine the financial impact of modifying these steel leviathans to prevent future catastrophic environmental disasters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 11 Episode 30 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 11, Episode 30 ('Oil Tankers') originally aired on August 11, 2004.
How long is Season 11 Episode 30 ('Oil Tankers')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 11 Episode 30?
The biggest moving objects ever built by man, oil tankers dominate the world’s waterways, both in size and numbers. Upwards of 10,000 strong, the world tanker fleet’s vast number results from the modern, insatiable thirst for oil. We’ll dig into the history of oil transport–from Civil War days to th...
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