The Sinking of the Princess Sophia (2003)
The Sinking of the Princess Sophia (2003)
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 Luc Pilon As: Narration
Joseph D'Urso Joseph D'Urso As: Additional Voice
Ron O'Brien Ron O'Brien As: Additional Voice
Allan Lento Allan Lento As: Additional Voice
Isabelle Pagé Isabelle Pagé As: Additional Voice
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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

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Release Date: 01 January 2003

Country: CA

Runtime: 47m

Company Credits

Company: Merlin Films

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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

Jean-Pierre Vallée

Jean-Pierre Vallée

Dramatic Reenactment

Syd Locke

Syd Locke

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Betty O'Keefe

Betty O'Keefe

Interviewee

Ian MacDonald

Ian MacDonald

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