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The Sinking of the Princess Sophia (2003)

Directed by Alain Vézina

Documentary · 47m

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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Cast

L
Luc Pilon Narration
J
Joseph D'Urso Additional Voice
R
Ron O'Brien Additional Voice
A
Allan Lento Additional Voice Isabelle Pagé Additional Voice
Y
Yves Bérubé Dramatic Reenactment
M
Marc Blanchet Dramatic Reenactment
A
Alain Essiembre Dramatic Reenactment
C
Charles Farrel Dramatic Reenactment
P
Philippe Lemieux Dramatic Reenactment
D
Danielle Paré Dramatic Reenactment Yvon Roy Dramatic Reenactment

Crew

Director
Alain Vézina
Writer
Alain Vézina
Producer
Michel T. Prévost

Details

Release date
2003-01-01
Runtime
47m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
Canada
Production
Merlin Films