The Sinking of the Princess Sophia

200347m
Documentary

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.

Crew

MT

Michel T. Prévost

Producer

AV

Alain Vézina

Writer

AV

Alain Vézina

Director

Cast

LP

Luc Pilon

Narration

JD

Joseph D'Urso

Additional Voice

RO

Ron O'Brien

Additional Voice

AL

Allan Lento

Additional Voice

Isabelle Pagé

Isabelle Pagé

Additional Voice

YB

Yves Bérubé

Dramatic Reenactment

MB

Marc Blanchet

Dramatic Reenactment

AE

Alain Essiembre

Dramatic Reenactment

CF

Charles Farrel

Dramatic Reenactment

PL

Philippe Lemieux

Dramatic Reenactment

DP

Danielle Paré

Dramatic Reenactment

Yvon Roy

Yvon Roy

Dramatic Reenactment

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