The Mystery of Britannic is a documentary drama that tells the story of the sinking of the Britannic, a sister ship to the Titanic, during World War One. Set in the year 1916, the film explores the events leading up to the tragedy and examines the mysterious circumstances surrounding the sinking. The wreck of the Britannic is also showcased, along with reenactments and expert interviews. Filmed in various Greek islands, including Kea, Tzia, and Keos, the movie captures the beauty of the Greek Cyclades and the Aegean Sea.
Lost Liners is a documentary film that delves into the stories of famous lost liners such as Titanic, Britannic, and Lusitania. It provides a captivating look into the world of shipbuilding, the dangers of the North Atlantic, and the disasters that led to the sinking of these iconic vessels. The film features rare archive footage and interviews with experts, offering a comprehensive exploration of these tragic events.
Documentary about the sinking of the Britannic during the First World War, examining how she ultimately came to suffer the same fate as her sister ship, the Titanic. The Titanic sank in April 1912, and her sister ship, the Britannic, ultimately suffered the fate, sinking in 1916 due to an explosion caused by an underwater mine. In the wake of the Titanic disaster, Britannic was re-engineered to be even stronger. And yet she sank in just 55 minutes - three times faster than Titanic. It's one of Britain's greatest untold disaster stories. Now on the 100th anniversary, presenters Kate Humble and Andy Torbet piece together exactly what happened in those 55 minutes. While Andy makes a dangerous dive to the wreck, Kate speaks to descendants of the survivors. The characters she uncovers include Violet 'Miss Unsinkable' Jessops, who survived both Titanic and Britannic, Captain 'Iceberg Charlie' Bartlett and lookout Archie Jewell, who miraculously survived while those around him died.
They were created to be the world s largest, grandest and safest ocean liners. Each were launched and sold as ships that would never sink, but despite this boast, all three were involved in maritime disasters, and two of the three were lost in the most dramatic of circumstances. This compelling documentary investigates the doomed history and flawed design of the White Star Liners Olympic, Titanic and Britannic from inception to disaster.
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