54 Hours
Synopsis
Seventy-eight men died after being stranded for 54 hours on pack ice in March 1914 while hunting seals off the coast of Newfoundland.
Synopsis
On March 12, 1914, the seal hunting ship SS Newfoundland became trapped in pack ice near Newfoundland. Captain Wes Kane and his crew faced a severe snowstorm without radio communication. Over 54 hours, they walked across the ice, searching for safety. Seventy-eight men died from freezing temperatures and exhaustion. Survivors recount their ordeal through interviews. Archival footage adds context to the tragedy, which remains one of the deadliest events in the history of seal hunting.
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Why Watch
- Find out how men survived 54 hours on the ice.
- See the challenges faced by seal hunters in the early 20th century.
- Meet the crew of the SS Newland and their fight for survival.
Did You Know
- The crew spent 54 hours stranded on the ice during their sealing expedition.
- Wes Kane was the captain of the SS Newland, the last of the wooden steamers.
- Abram Kane, Wes's father, was known as the greatest sealing skipper ever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the name of the ship that got caught in the ice?
The ship that got caught in the ice was the SS Newland.
How long did the men spend on the ice?
The men spent 54 hours on the ice.
Who was the captain of the SS Newland?
The captain of the SS Newland was West Kane.
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