Building the Impossible: The First Submarine
Brief Synopsis
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In 1620, King James I watched as the world's first submarine traveled along the Thames. Court engineer Cornelius Drebbel was so secretive about his invention that there are only clues to how he built the "impossible." Professor Chris Wise, a structural engineer, and Dr. Caroline Baillie, a materials
Cast & Crew
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Justin Barrett
Narrator
Mark Edwards
Caroline Baillie
Stephanie Merry
Chris Wise
Ed Mckigney
Film Details
Also Known As
Building the Impossible: Submarines
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
In 1620, King James I watched as the world's first submarine traveled along the Thames. Court engineer Cornelius Drebbel was so secretive about his invention that there are only clues to how he built the "impossible." Professor Chris Wise, a structural engineer, and Dr. Caroline Baillie, a materials scientist, are challenged with the task of recreating the world's first submarine, built over 300 years ago and made of wood. They must accomplish this using only 17th century principles and materials, and they've got six months time to put a manned version in the water. Chris and Caroline employ the help of experimental physicist Dr. Ed McKigney, submarine designer Stephanie Merry, and historic boat builder Mark Edwards.
Crew
Jane Aldous
Producer
Jane Ashford
Production Manager
Kelda Deike
Researcher
Nigel Edwards
Dubbing Mixer
Sarah Hargreaves
Executive Producer
Rick Leary
Graphics
Guy Linton
Sound
Alexandra Middendorf
Executive Producer
Dave Monk
Editor
Chris Morphett
Camera
Sean Moxhay
Production Coordinator
Simon Priestmann
Camera
Simon Reynell
Sound
Theodore R Smith
Producer
Chris Sugden-smith
Camera
David Tashler
Graphics
Lane Watterson
Production Assistant
George Williams
Researcher
Peter Zacaroli
On-Line Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Building the Impossible: Submarines
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2002
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
