The Sinking of the Princess Sophia

The Sinking of the Princess Sophia (2003)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2003-01-01
  • Runtime: 0h 47min
  • Production Company: Merlin Films
  • Production Country: Canada
  • Director: Alain Vézina

Summary

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.

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  • Luc Pilon

    as Narration
  • Joseph D'Urso

    as Additional Voice
  • Ron O'Brien

    as Additional Voice
  • Allan Lento

    as Additional Voice
  • Isabelle Pagé

    as Additional Voice
  • Yves Bérubé

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Marc Blanchet

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Alain Essiembre

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Charles Farrel

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Philippe Lemieux

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Danielle Paré

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Yvon Roy

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Jean-Pierre Vallée

    as Dramatic Reenactment
  • Syd Locke

    as Interviewee
  • Betty O'Keefe

    as Interviewee
  • Ian MacDonald

    as Interviewee
Production Michel T. Prévost Producer
Writing Alain Vézina Writer
Directing Alain Vézina Director
Sound Réjean Doyon Music

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