The Sinking of the Princess Sophia

The Sinking of the Princess Sophia

2003
47m
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Overview

This documentary explores the events surrounding the greatest maritime tragedy in the history of the Pacific coast, the sinking of the Princess Sophia. The Canadian Pacific steamer had left Skagway, Alaska, on October 23, 1918, on its way to Vancouver, when a fierce blizzard hit. The ship veered off course and ran aground on a reef. Despite the proximity of several other ships, the harsh weather prevented any evacuation attempt. Almost 48 hours later, the Sophia slipped off the reef and sank. The following morning, rescue ships faced the terrible evidence: only the tip of its mast was visible. None of the 353 passengers and crewmembers survived. Archival photos, 3D animation, exclusive interviews and underwater photography relate an important chapter of maritime history, while vividly portraying a place and time.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
Merlin Films
Production Countries
Canada

Keywords

historical documentary

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Luc Pilon
Luc Pilon

Narration

Joseph D'Urso
Joseph D'Urso

Additional Voice

Ron O'Brien
Ron O'Brien

Additional Voice

Allan Lento
Allan Lento

Additional Voice

Isabelle Pagé
Isabelle Pagé

Additional Voice

Yves Bérubé
Yves Bérubé

Dramatic Reenactment

Marc Blanchet
Marc Blanchet

Dramatic Reenactment

Alain Essiembre
Alain Essiembre

Dramatic Reenactment

Charles Farrel
Charles Farrel

Dramatic Reenactment

Philippe Lemieux
Philippe Lemieux

Dramatic Reenactment

Danielle Paré
Danielle Paré

Dramatic Reenactment

Yvon Roy
Yvon Roy

Dramatic Reenactment

Key Crew

Michel T. Prévost
Producer
Alain Vézina
Writer
Alain Vézina
Director