The Land That Devours Ships (1984)
For almost a century and a half, Her Majesty's Ship Breadalbane lay wrecked and forgotten under the Arctic ice. In the spring of 1983, noted undersea explorer Dr. Joseph MacInnis led a team of twenty men on one of the most difficult, dangerous and unforgettable undersea adventures of the century--to put a diver on board the sunken vessel and recover some artifacts. This film, introduced by H.R.H. Prince Charles, provides a stunning visual account of this historic expedition.
Director: Bill Mason
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- King Charles III of the United Kingdom - Introduction (as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales)
- Patrick Watson - Narrator (voice)
- Bill Mason - Narrator (voice)
- Joseph MacInnis - Self (undersea explorer)
Music: Larry Crosley
Editing: Bill Mason
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
Themes
Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild, Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands, Arctic Expedition and Frozen Secrets
Keywords
shipwreck, exploration, diver, ice, arctic, northwest territories
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Land That Devours Ships about?
- For almost a century and a half, Her Majesty's Ship Breadalbane lay wrecked and forgotten under the Arctic ice. In the spring of 1983, noted undersea explorer Dr. Joseph MacInnis led a team of twenty men on one of the most difficult, dangerous and unforgettable undersea adventures of the century--to put a diver on board the sunken vessel and recover some artifacts. This film, introduced by H.R.H. Prince Charles, provides a stunning visual account of this historic expedition.
- Who directed The Land That Devours Ships?
- The Land That Devours Ships was directed by Bill Mason.
- Who stars in The Land That Devours Ships?
- The Land That Devours Ships stars King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Patrick Watson, Bill Mason, Joseph MacInnis.
- How long is The Land That Devours Ships?
- The Land That Devours Ships has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is The Land That Devours Ships?
- The Land That Devours Ships is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of The Land That Devours Ships?
- The themes of The Land That Devours Ships include: Arctic Survival and the Polar Wild, Polar Expedition in the Frozen Lands, Arctic Expedition and Frozen Secrets.