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National Geographic's Secrets of the Titanic
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780780618596
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 0780618599
Label: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Manufacturer: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Release Date: June 10, 1997
Running Time: 70 minutes
Sales Rank: 20747
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Theatrical Release Date: 1997

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'Extraordinary. It will send a chill down the spine. (Chicago Sun Times)

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The tragedy of the Titanic has fascinated all since she sank with 1,500 of her passengers and crew in 1912. Much later, scientist Robert Ballard set out to find and explore the wreck, despite difficulties of depth and location. Using the research submarine Alvin and a remote-controlled underwater robot, he was the first human in over 70 years to see the giant resting beneath the North Atlantic waves. Secrets of the Titanic tells the story of the events leading up to the sinking using footage and photographs from the doomed maiden voyage and then follows the luckier Dr. Ballard through the steps leading to his discovery. As usual for National Geographic, the photography is excellent, even within the cramped confines of the tiny Alvin. The first views of the Titanic's interior are truly spectacular, especially when contrasted with vintage photos, and the excitement of Ballard and his crew is contagious. The spirit and joys of discovery are well captured and the viewer is reminded that the world is still teeming with opportunities for adventure. --Rob Lightner

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Not in Stock
I ordered it on 24 August, after a number of delays delivery is expected in late October. Frankly, I approved the delay just to see when they will 'fess up that they really do not have in stock.

If I had known they did not really have the darn thing from the get-go I could have ordered it elsewhere.

UPDATE - Delivery is now expected in late November!

UPDATE 2 - Now promised for delivery by Christmas. What is that? Four months?

UPDATE 3 - Shipped on 24 January; exactly five months since I ordered it.

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- How could I not give it five stars?
Ok, to start with, I LOVE the Titanic! It is onen of my fav. times in history, I mean think about how it would be to be on that ship and everything anyways, I need to get to the point: This is the best ed. movie about it that I have seen! It has close up footage and its like your walking on the ship when it first sailed off in 1912. Its like you are the one exploring it and in person and not just looking at a tv. I would suggest that anyone and everyone see this movie!

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- My kids love this!
My kids, 5 and 8, both love this video. My youngest is fascinated with anything Titanic, and the high-tech equipment in this video, along with historical background, make this film a good watch. Good, educational material, not too long, and suitable for most kids.

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- Did you expect less from National Geographic?
Before I start this review, I would like to say that today marks the ninetieth anniversary of the Titanic disaster (But, since it sank in the morning of April 15th, the real anniversary of the sinking is tomorrow. However, the ship hit the berg at 11:40 PM and many people would rather say one date than April 14-15).

This story is the ultimate tragedy and could have been avoided. Since the sinking, historians have been asking various what ifs: What if the ship had enough lifeboats? What if Captain Smith and the wireless operators had obeyed iceberg warnings? What if the ship had not tried to steer away from the ice (Ramming the berg head on would have only folded one or two compartments)? And what if other ships had gotten there in time to rescue passengers (The Californian was only about ten or twenty miles away)? The sinking of the Titanic also brought an end to what Mark Twain called "The Gilded Age". ... Read More

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