Tập
Modern Marvels: Episode 44
Tóm tắt
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is comprised of a system of canals, land cuts, and a series of natural and artificial barrier islands, which provide a protected passage for low-draft vessels wishing to avoid the tumultuous currents of the Atlantic Ocean.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Modern Marvels
- Mùa
- Mùa 13
- Tập
- Tập 44
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2006-09-26
- Thời lượng
- 44 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 44 là tập 44 trong Season 13 của Modern Marvels. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2006-09-26. Thời lượng là 44 min.
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