Hunt For the Hood


60m 2001

Brief Synopsis

A look at the expedition leading to the location of the sunken warship HMS Hood. One of the greatest sea battles of World War II ended in the destruction of two of the world's mighty warships and the loss of almost 3500 lives. Sixty years later, an expedition was launched to find Great Britain's HMS

Film Details

Also Known As
Hunt For Battleship Hood
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A look at the expedition leading to the location of the sunken warship HMS Hood. One of the greatest sea battles of World War II ended in the destruction of two of the world's mighty warships and the loss of almost 3500 lives. Sixty years later, an expedition was launched to find Great Britain's HMS Hood and Germany's Bismarck. The Bismarck was discovered on July 9, 2001, 150 miles west of Brest in northern France, and ten days later, the Hood was located in the Denmark Strait in the North Atlantic.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hunt For Battleship Hood
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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