Last Updated on April 23, 2022 by ellen
Arctic Ghost Ship from Nova on PBS is an interesting look at one of the mysteries that occurred during the 1800s. I have always been interested in history, and it was one of my favorite subjects in school. I always get excited when I see a new Nova DVD available because I know I’m going to learn something.
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Arctic Ghost Ship from Nova on PBS
In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin set off to chart the elusive Northwest Passage, commanding 128 men in two robust and well-stocked Royal Navy ships, the Erebus and the Terror. They were never heard from again.
Eventually, searchers found tantalizing clues to their fate: a hastily written note left on an island, exhumed bodies suggesting lead poisoning, discarded human bones with marks of cannibalism, and Inuit legends of ghost ships. But no trace of the ships was ever found.
Then, in 2014, after seven years of searching, an official Parks Canada expedition finally located the Erebus, intact and upright on the sea floor. With exclusive access, NOVA tells the inside story of the risky Canadian expedition, which involved constant battles with crushing sea ice and disappointing dead ends, and reveals exclusive new clues from the sea floor that may finally unravel what happened to Franklin’s men more than 160 years ago.
I had never heard of the Erebus or the Terror before. I learned about the Northwest Passage in school but never about the disappearance of these two ships. Watching the flashbacks to what life was like during these voyages was fascinating. I cannot imagine living during that time period let alone being on a boat through the Northwest Passage during the winter time. I loved watching the scientists discover the wreckage and learn more about what happened to the explorers on that voyage.
If you enjoy historical mysteries, you will love watching Arctic Ghost Ship from Nova.
Arctic Ghost Ship from Nova is available now. The run time of the program is approximately 60 minutes, and the SRP is $24.99. The program will also be available for digital download.
Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.
I think my dad would enjoy Arctic Ghost Ship from Nova for Christmas. He always is watching these historical series of shows and It might be fun for him to see one all the way through.
We really enjoyed it!