What "NOVA" 13-th episode about
An intriguing look back at two attempts to discover a route from Europe to the Pacific through the maze of islands in Arctic Canada, one that led to tragedy and one that was a success. In 1845 British explorer John Franklin led a 129-man expedition using two retrofitted warships. The men were never heard from again. In 1903, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen set sail using a much-lighter ship and a seven-man crew. Two years later he came out the other side, proving the voyage was possible.
Episode number: 13
Episode name: "Arctic Passage: Prisoners of the Ice"
Episode release date: 1 march 2006 at 02:00
Status: aired
