How a single navigation error cost the Royal Navy Four battleships and 1,505 men – and led John Harrison,  humble carpenter to solve one of the most difficult & important engineering challenges in maritime history: The Longitude Problem.

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Thunderstorm By thinkbolt
Ship Bell 2 By Copyright Free Soundeffects
Crash SE By Nick Judy
Heavy Rain By Meejah Sound FX and Assets
Act Three By Audionatuix
Oud Music By Arab Instruments