Series synopsis
A Ship Through Time: Secrets of the Newport Ship is an American drama television series that premiered on November 24, 2025.
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 al ...
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.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | November 24, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mystery in the Mud In 2002, an astonishing vessel was found in the mud of the River Usk in Wales. Buried for more than 500 years, it was the world's best-preserved 15th Century ship. But a mystery hangs over her, one which science could help solve. Journalist Sean Fletcher investigates the story behind the shipwreck and its discovery. What can it tell us about the Medieval world? |
November 24, 2025 |
| 2 |
Digging Deeper Journalist and television presenter Sean Fletcher continues to unravel the mystery surrounding the 15th century Newport Medieval Ship, discovered by chance in the mud of the River Usk in Wales in June 2002. Using state of the art scientific techniques, experts are able to identify the date of the ship's construction, the make-up of its crew and even the potential owner of the vessel. |
December 1, 2025 |
Production
Release
| First aired | November 24, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | December 1, 2025 |
| Status | continue |