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Year: 2013
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Based on the true story of the fateful last voyage of the Nantucket whaleship Essex. When the Essex is attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in November 1820, her crew take to three fragile whalers. Alone in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the men must decide whether to head for the nearest islands or set out on an epic journey of almost three thousand miles to reach the South American mainland.
Directors: Alrick Riley
Studio: BBC Factual Productions
Writers: Terry Cafolla
