Lost Ships


60m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Three-part special, hosted by Oxford University archaeologist Mensun Bound. Reveals the stories surrounding three sunken ships: an ancient ship full of treasures from the fallen city of Rome, that sank near the coast of Tunisia; the Agamemnon, a British naval ship navigated by the great naval comman

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Three-part special, hosted by Oxford University archaeologist Mensun Bound. Reveals the stories surrounding three sunken ships: an ancient ship full of treasures from the fallen city of Rome, that sank near the coast of Tunisia; the Agamemnon, a British naval ship navigated by the great naval commander Horatio Nelson; and the Graf Spee, the infamous Nazi warship that sank British merchant ships in World War II. Uses computer-animation, underwater footage, historical recreations, archival films and stills.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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Trivia