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The Greely Expedition (2011)

NR | Jan 31, 2011 (US) | History | 00:54

In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return.

From PBS and American Experience - Using scientific accounts, diaries, photographs and letters, this film reveals how poor planning, personality clashes, questionable decisions and pure bad luck conspired to turn a noble scientific mission into a human tragedy.

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Tim Hopper
Voice of Adolphus Greely
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Michael Murphy
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