Ghosts of Cape Horn


54m 1980

Brief Synopsis

The dangers of seafaring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and particularly the often fatal voyage around Cape Horn are illustrated in this documentary, using footage from the 1920s. Several shipwrecked vessels are shown, and the voyage of the ill-fated St. Mary is recalled.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1980

Technical Specs

Duration
54m

Synopsis

The dangers of seafaring in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and particularly the often fatal voyage around Cape Horn are illustrated in this documentary, using footage from the 1920s. Several shipwrecked vessels are shown, and the voyage of the ill-fated St. Mary is recalled.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1980

Technical Specs

Duration
54m

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Released in United States 1980

Released in United States 1980