The Marco Polo: Queen of the seas

Canada, 1995

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For lovers of ships, particularly the golden age of sailing ships, “The Marco Polo: Queen of the seas” is a fascinating documentary. The ship began its career as a timber freight carrier but became a passenger ship which carried emigrants to Australia. Produced by the acclaimed National Film Board of Canada, this program uses archival footage and dramatisations to recreate the era.

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Credits

director

Roger Hart

producer

Sam Grana

production company

ONF | NFB

Duration

00:46:00:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1995

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

307035

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White and Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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