Coast (2005)

Episode Overview

For centuries, Britons have sought the enchanting shores of Sweden, famed for its wealth of resources. In this episode of Coast, Nick Crane embarks on an exploration of the deep-rooted British ties to this stunning Baltic coastline. His adventure begins at the breathtaking High Coast, where the towering mountains continue to rise by a centimeter each year. Alice Roberts uncovers the pivotal role Swedish iron played in fueling Britain's Industrial Revolution and how, during WWII, British forces relied on Swedish ball bearings to sustain their military efforts, overcoming German blockades. Mark Horton visits the iconic shipwreck, The Vasa, dubbed the Tutankhamun of maritime archaeology, while Dick Strawbridge climbs the rigging of the legendary Windjammers, which once rivaled steamships in the 1940s. The team also ventures to Abba Island and searches for moose in the wintry northern regions of Sweden.