
The Sunken Galley
1957 • Documentary
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Jacques Ertaud
Writer
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Director
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Writer
Jacques Ertaud
Director
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1957
Duration
24 Min
Language
fr
Popularity
0.1771
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.