Search For the Submarine I-52


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary explores the Japanese submarine I-52, sunk by Allied planes on June 23, 1944 during WWII. Lost in the depths of the mid-Atlantic for half a century, this Japanese submarine carrying cargo and gold was on its way to German-occupied France. The progam includes two dives to the bottom of th

Film Details

Also Known As
National Geographic Specials (09/11/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary explores the Japanese submarine I-52, sunk by Allied planes on June 23, 1944 during WWII. Lost in the depths of the mid-Atlantic for half a century, this Japanese submarine carrying cargo and gold was on its way to German-occupied France. The progam includes two dives to the bottom of the sea to recover the lost cargo and to document the sunken submarine.

Film Details

Also Known As
National Geographic Specials (09/11/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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