Summary The harbour where Sir John Franklin and his crew spent their first winter after they arrived at the entrance to the fabled Northwest Passage is a truly godforsaken place. And despite claims they brought with them 1,000 books, 17,000 litres of alcohol and three years' food supply, it is difficult to imagine spending one night on Beechey Island let alone the dark Arctic winter.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Sarah Ferguson Kerry O'Brien Quentin McDermott Liz Jackson
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Aug 3, 2008
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC ABC iView
Language : English
Filming locations : Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)
Summary The harbour where Sir John Franklin and his crew spent their first winter after they arrived at the entrance to the fabled Northwest Passage is a truly godforsaken place. And despite claims they brought with them 1,000 books, 17,000 litres of alcohol and three years' food supply, it is difficult to imagine spending one night on Beechey Island let alone the dark Arctic winter.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Aug 3, 2008
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC ABC iView
Language : English
Filming locations : Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)
