The Sinking of the Princess Sophia
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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Genres
Documentary
Release
2003-01-01
Cast
Luc Pilon
Narration
Joseph D'Urso
Additional Voice
Ron O'Brien
Additional Voice
Allan Lento
Additional Voice
Isabelle Pagé
Additional Voice
Yves Bérubé
Dramatic Reenactment
Marc Blanchet
Dramatic Reenactment
Alain Essiembre
Dramatic Reenactment
Charles Farrel
Dramatic Reenactment
Philippe Lemieux
Dramatic Reenactment
Danielle Paré
Dramatic Reenactment
Yvon Roy
Dramatic Reenactment
Jean-Pierre Vallée
Dramatic Reenactment
Syd Locke
Interviewee
Betty O'Keefe
Interviewee
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