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The Sunken Galley 1957 Directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau , Jacques Ertaud La galère engloutie

Off the coast of Marseille, near a rocky cliff, a Greek ship was discovered at a depth of forty meters in Mediterranean waters, loaded with amphorae and other pottery. The cargo has been lying on that sandy stretch of seabed for more than two thousand years. The documentary follows the dives of divers who recover cups, vases, plates and jars still full of wine. We are also witnessing new recovery systems, with the use of compressed air.

Country France
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 1 January 1957
24 mins