Raise the Alabama!


2h 2002

Brief Synopsis

The Alabama was the Confederacy's most feared ship. Considered ghost-like for its ability to slip into battle undetected to attack its prey, it was sunk by the U.S.S. Kearsage after claiming over 60 wins. Marine archaeologist Gordon Watts leads a team of divers 200 feet below sea level to excavate t

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

The Alabama was the Confederacy's most feared ship. Considered ghost-like for its ability to slip into battle undetected to attack its prey, it was sunk by the U.S.S. Kearsage after claiming over 60 wins. Marine archaeologist Gordon Watts leads a team of divers 200 feet below sea level to excavate the wreck and to recover artifacts that help bring the story of the 19th century ship into the 21st century.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
2002

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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