The Wreck of the Vega backdrop

The Wreck of the Vega 1912 Directed by George L. Cox

Five years ago the world was shocked to hear of the sinking of one of the finest and fastest ore boats on the Great Lakes. During one of the worst storms in the memory of sailors this great boat, the Vega, became suddenly lost and almost without warning, was driven ashore on the rocks near the Fox Islands in Northern Lake Michigan.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Thriller
Production Company Selig Polyscope Company
Release Date 12 August 1912
18 mins
Cast
George L. Cox Tom Lewis
William Stowell Fred Brown
Lafe McKee Ed Nobles
Thomas Isabell The Bell Diver
Willis Knight The Head Mate
Frank Isabell The Pilot
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