The Ocean Ranger Disaster (2002)
Valentine's Day, 1982: a terrible storm rages off the coast of Newfoundland. On the Grand Banks, the Ocean Ranger, the world's mightiest drilling rig, is pounded by waves more than 20 metres high. At the height of the storm, the "indestructible" rig begins to tip over, then capsizes. All 84 men on board -- 56 of them from Newfoundland -- perish. It is Canada's worst tragedy at sea since the Second World War.
Director: Christopher Rowley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ocean Ranger Disaster about?
- Valentine's Day, 1982: a terrible storm rages off the coast of Newfoundland. On the Grand Banks, the Ocean Ranger, the world's mightiest drilling rig, is pounded by waves more than 20 metres high. At the height of the storm, the "indestructible" rig begins to tip over, then capsizes. All 84 men on board -- 56 of them from Newfoundland -- perish. It is Canada's worst tragedy at sea since the Second World War.
- Who directed The Ocean Ranger Disaster?
- The Ocean Ranger Disaster was directed by Christopher Rowley.
- How long is The Ocean Ranger Disaster?
- The Ocean Ranger Disaster has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Ocean Ranger Disaster?
- The Ocean Ranger Disaster is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Ocean Ranger Disaster produced?
- The Ocean Ranger Disaster was produced in Canada.