Sailing the Treasure Ship
Originally released in 2010. Sailing the Treasure Ship is a documentary/history film. directed by Chris Lent. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Navigating the Indian Ocean in a reconstruction of a 1,200-year-old Arab ship, held together by 100km of rope and 127,000 hand-sewn stitches. The Jewel will sail more than five thousand kilometres across the Indian Ocean and do battle with the Monsoon – but for sailors it can spell danger and even death. It took a year to build: the Jewel of Muscat – a reconstruction of a 1200 year old Arab ship, based on an ancient shipwreck. Built from more than 18 tonnes of wood, the ship is held together entirely by 100 km of rope in over 127,000 hand-sewn stitches. Now the Jewel will sail more than five thousand kilometres across the Indian Ocean and do battle with the Monsoon – the mighty rain soaked wind that turns the arid land it touches green. But for sailors it can spell danger and even death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Oman
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- National Geographic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sailing the Treasure Ship about?
Navigating the Indian Ocean in a reconstruction of a 1,200-year-old Arab ship, held together by 100km of rope and 127,000 hand-sewn stitches. The Jewel will sail more than five thousand kilometres...
Who directed Sailing the Treasure Ship?
Sailing the Treasure Ship was directed by Chris Lent.
How long is Sailing the Treasure Ship?
Sailing the Treasure Ship has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Sailing the Treasure Ship released?
Sailing the Treasure Ship was released on May 23, 2010 in theaters.