The Last Voyage of the Duchess (2013)

The Last Voyage of the Duchess (2013) poster

The "Herzogin Cecilie" flew before the wind; she was considered the fastest windjammer of her day. Launched by Rickmers boatyard in 1902, the four-masted training barquentine carried saltpeter from Chile and wheat from Australia to Europe. She won the "great grain race" between Down Under and Europe a total of eight times for her Finnish owner Gustaf Erikson. In 1936, she completed the voyage between Wallaroo in South Australia and the English port of Falmouth in just 86 days. But she was never to make it back to her home port. Leaving Falmouth in rough seas and a dense fog, she ran into cliffs and started taking on water. The barque's last trip was also the honeymoon of captain Sven Erikson and his new bride, journalist and writer Pamela Bourne. Under the watchful eye of the international press, they undertook incredible efforts to save the ship.

Director: Per-Ove Högnäs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Pelago film
Country: Finland
Language: English, svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

english channel, shipwreck, sea captain

More Films by Director: Per-Ove Högnäs
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Voyage of the Duchess about?
The "Herzogin Cecilie" flew before the wind; she was considered the fastest windjammer of her day. Launched by Rickmers boatyard in 1902, the four-masted training barquentine carried saltpeter from Chile and wheat from Australia to Europe. She won the "great grain race" between Down Under and Europe a total of eight times for her Finnish owner Gustaf Erikson. In 1936, she completed the voyage between Wallaroo in South Australia and the English port of Falmouth in just 86 days. But she was never to make it back to her home port. Leaving Falmouth in rough seas and a dense fog, she ran into cliffs and started taking on water. The barque's last trip was also the honeymoon of captain Sven Erikson and his new bride, journalist and writer Pamela Bourne. Under the watchful eye of the international press, they undertook incredible efforts to save the ship.
Who directed The Last Voyage of the Duchess?
The Last Voyage of the Duchess was directed by Per-Ove Högnäs.
How long is The Last Voyage of the Duchess?
The Last Voyage of the Duchess has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is The Last Voyage of the Duchess?
The Last Voyage of the Duchess is a Documentary film.
Where was The Last Voyage of the Duchess produced?
The Last Voyage of the Duchess was produced in Finland.