The Sunken Galley (1957)
Off the coast of Marseille, near a rocky cliff, a Greek ship was discovered at a depth of forty meters in Mediterranean waters, loaded with amphorae and other pottery. The cargo has been lying on that sandy stretch of seabed for more than two thousand years. The documentary follows the dives of divers who recover cups, vases, plates and jars still full of wine. We are also witnessing new recovery systems, with the use of compressed air.
Director: Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Jacques Ertaud
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Screenplay
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
marseille, france
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sunken Galley about?
- Off the coast of Marseille, near a rocky cliff, a Greek ship was discovered at a depth of forty meters in Mediterranean waters, loaded with amphorae and other pottery. The cargo has been lying on that sandy stretch of seabed for more than two thousand years. The documentary follows the dives of divers who recover cups, vases, plates and jars still full of wine. We are also witnessing new recovery systems, with the use of compressed air.
- Who directed The Sunken Galley?
- The Sunken Galley was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Jacques Ertaud.
- How long is The Sunken Galley?
- The Sunken Galley has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The Sunken Galley?
- The Sunken Galley is a Documentary film.