Shipwreck DVD and Videos
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National Geographic produce a fine range of shipwreck videos featuring lost ships, sunken submarines and legendary maritime disasters on both DVD and VHS video cassette.
Lost Subs: Disaster at Sea - DVD and VideoPlunge into the little known realm of desperate courage, shocking tragedy and astonishing heroism as National Geographic goes in search of the truth behind some of history's major submarine disasters. Witness the stunning self-sacrifice of the Soviet nuclear submarine crew that inspired the movie K-19: The Widowmaker Discover the startling facts behind the sinking of the Russian sub Kursk. Go aboard the U.S.S. Squalus to relive the successful rescue of men from a downed sub - and explore the mystery of the Cold War loss of the U.S.S. Thresher. With cutting-edge computer animation, gripping re-creations, and moving interviews with survivors and family members, it's a revealing glimpse into the awesome technology and unforgettable human drama of Lost Subs: Disaster at Sea. Approximately 60 minutes. © 2003 Buy National Geographic Lost Subs DVD or Video ( USA / Canada |
Lost Ships of the Mediterranean - DVDJoin famed underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as a rare find off the coast of Israel sends him, a team of experts, and a National Geographic crew on a quest to solve an archaeological mystery. See the oldest shipwrecks ever found in the deep Mediterranean, relive the excitement of an ancient wreck discovered by a U.S. Navy nuclear sub, and probe the secrets of these unprecedented archaeological 'time capsules' and the clues they offer to an extraordinary, ancient civilization that dates back to biblical times. Approximately 60 minutes. © 2000. Also available as part of the DVD Set Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks (see below) Buy National Geographic Lost Ships of the Mediterranean DVD ( USA / Canada |
The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal - DVD and VideoIn 1942, World War II raged around a previously obscure island in the southwest Pacific called Guadalcanal. Six months of savage fighting transformed the channel north of the island into a final resting place for some fifty Allied and Japanese warships. Fifty years later, Dr. Robert Ballard, the explorer who found the wrecks of the Titanic and Bismarck, leads a joint National Geographic Society/U.S. Navy expedition to explore this watery graveyard. Join in his discovery of ships unseen for half a century. Retrace the brutal events at Guadalcanal that changes the course of the war. Share the vivid, searing memories of those who fought and survived, and witness their touching reunions with their ships and former enemies. With a special introduction by former President George H.W. Bush, relive some incredible moments in the histories of war and exploration. Approximately 100 minutes. © 1993. Also available as part of the DVD Set Mysteries of the Deep: Lost Ships of World War II (see below) Buy National Geographic The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal DVD or Video ( USA / Canada |
Search for Battleship Bismarck - DVD and VideoUndersea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard discovers the ill-fated German warship Bismarck deep under the Atlantic Ocean. He finds the ship virtually intact and containing many clues about one of the great naval battles of World War II. Approximately 60 minutes. © 1989. Also available as part of the DVD Set Mysteries of the Deep: Lost Ships of World War II (see below) Buy National Geographic Search for Battleship Bismarck DVD or Video ( USA / Canada |
Last Voyage of the Lusitania - DVD and VideoWhy did Germany torpedo the Lusitania, a civilian vessel? And why did such an enormous ship sink so fast? Now, take a high-tech plunge beneath the Irish Channel and relive on of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies: The date is May 7, 1915, just nine months into World War I. A German U-boat torpedoes the Lusitania - one of than largest and fastest luxury liners in the world. Of the 1,959 people aboard, including millionaire Alfred Vanderbilt, nearly two-thirds will die. Many are trapped inside as the great ship sinks in just eighteen minutes. Approximately 60 minutes. © 1994. Also available as part of the DVD Set Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks (see below) Buy National Geographic Last Voyage of the Lusitania DVD or Video ( USA / Canada |
Raising the Hunley - VideoOne of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the American Civil War! Plunge into deep-sea intrigue and watch as National Geographic goes in search of truth about the ill-fated Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley. Considered the ultimate secret weapon by some, a seagoing coffin by others, this legendary warship will break its 136-year silence at last. Approximately 60 minutes.© 2002 Buy National Geographic Raising the Hunley Video ( USA / Canada |
Mysteries of the Deep: Lost Ships of WW II - 3 DVD Box SetExplore the magnitude of war 17,000 feet beneath the sea as Dr. Robert Ballard, famed undersea explorer and discoverer of the Titanic, discovers the remains of infamous warships and downed planes lost during WWII. See rare battle footage and hear haunting tales of courage and survival as National Geographic reveals the true stories behind the lost ships of WWII. The Search for Kennedy's PT 109 - Embark on a search for the truth about one of the most legendary war stories of the 20th century! Set sail with Dr. Robert Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, as he attempts to locate John F. Kennedy's sunken torpedo boat, PT 109. Through re-creations, archival footage, eye-witness accounts, and memories of Kennedy family members, you'll relive Kennedy's heroic efforts to save his crew after being attacked by a Japanese destroyer. Amid the suspense of Ballard's voyage, you'll discover how the harrowing adventure of a young Navy lieutenant helped transform him into the future leader of his country. Approximately 60 minutes. © 2002 Search for Battleship Bismarck - ''Sink the Bismarck!'' was the cry as British forces searched the Atlantic for the German navy's most powerful vessel. The pursuit ended on May 27, 1941, in a battle that plunged the Bismarck into waters nearly three miles deep, taking with it more than 2,000 lives. Almost half a century later, explorer and scientist Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken Titanic, searched the Atlantic for the infamous Bismarck. On June 8, 1989, he located the sunken ship, 600 miles off the coast of France. National Geographic looks back at the first, and last, mission of the Bismarck and talks with survivors of the notorious World War II battle. Then, in its climatic chapter, the story reveals exclusive footage of this remarkable undersea exploration. Approximately 60 minutes. © 1989 Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal - In 1942, World War II raged around a previously obscure island in the southwest Pacific called Guadalcanal. Six months of savage fighting transformed the channel north of the island into a final resting place for some fifty Allied and Japanese warships. Fifty years later, Dr. Robert Ballard, the explorer who found the wrecks of the Titanic and Bismarck, leads a joint National Geographic Society/U.S. Navy expedition to explore this watery graveyard. Join in his discovery of ships unseen for half a century. Retrace the brutal events at Guadalcanal that changes the course of the war. Share the vivid, searing memories of those who fought and survived, and witness their touching reunions with their ships and former enemies. With a special introduction by former President George Bush, relive some incredible moments in the histories of war and exploration. Approximately 100 minutes. © 1993 Buy National Geographic Mysteries of the Deep: Lost Ships of WW II DVD box set ( USA / Canada |
Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks - 3 DVD Box SetDiscover the astonishing real-life stories behind the world's most famous underwater mysteries in three extraordinary National Geographic presentations. Lost Ships of the Mediterranean - Join famed underwater explorer Dr. Robert Ballard as a rare find off the coast of Israel sends him, a team of experts, and a National Geographic crew on a quest to solve an archaeological mystery. See the oldest shipwrecks ever found in the deep Mediterranean, relive the excitement of an ancient wreck discovered by a U.S. Navy nuclear sub, and probe the secrets of these unprecedented archaeological 'time capsules' and the clues they offer to an extraordinary, ancient civilization that dates back to biblical times. Approximately 60 minutes. © 2000 Last Voyage of the Lusitania - Why did Germany torpedo the Lusitania, a civilian vessel? And why did such an enormous ship sink so fast? Now, take a high-tech plunge beneath the Irish Channel and relive one of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies: The date is May 7, 1915, just nine months into World War I. A German U-boat torpedoes the Lusitania—one of the largest and fastest luxury liners in the world. Of the 1,959 people aboard, including millionaire Alfred Vanderbilt, nearly two-thirds will die. Many are trapped inside as the great ship sinks in just eighteen minutes. Approximately 60 minutes. © 1994 Secrets of the Titanic - The unsinkable ship sank at 2:20 a.m. on April 14, 1912. Approximately 1,500 people perished with her, a loss that stunned the world. For seven decades the fabled liner lay hidden 13,000 feet below the North Atlantic surface. Various expeditions tried to find her, but they were defeated by wild weather, the extreme depth, and conflicting accounts of the ship's last moments. Finally, in 1985, explorer Bob Ballard and a French-American team located the Titanic. Years of painstaking research paid off as they became the first people to see the great ship since that awful night in 1912. Join Ballard on the search and see what his team saw. Approximately 55 minutes. Buy National Geographic Mysteries of the Deep: Legendary Shipwrecks DVD box set ( USA / Canada |
History's Greatest Shipwrecks - 4 Video Box SetDr. Robert Ballard, a National Geographic explorer-in-residence, has pried some of history's most gripping tales from the icy depths. This handsomely boxed video collection lets you join four extraordinary expeditions: Last Voyage of the Lusitania - Learn the fate of this World War I liner. Approximately 60 minutes. © 1994 The Lost Fleet of Guadalcanal - Explore this undersea monument of World War II ships and planes. Approximately 115 minutes. © 1993 Search for the Battleship Bismarck - Investigate the remains of the legendary World War II warship. Approximately 55 minutes. © 1989 Secrets of the Titanic - Join the expedition to find the famed ship. Approximately 55 minutes. © 1987 Buy National Geographic History's Greatest Shipwrecks video box set ( USA / Canada |
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