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The Ship
The Ship: Retracing Cook's Endeavour Voyage is a documentary film about a 21st-century voluntary crew on a six-week journey from the east coast of Australia to Jakarta, Indonesia retracing the famous voyage of Lieutenant James Cook aboard a replica of HM Bark Endeavour. The 55 men and women on board - among them the director, producer & cameraman Chris Terrill - came from several different countries and nationalities. The crew traced Cook's footsteps from one historical landmark to another. All of the volunteers lived and worked as 18th century sailors, but were not required to wear period costumes. The Ship had some modern conveniences: a satellite phone for emergencies, and a flush toilet in the lower deck for use while sailing in the Great Barrier Reef. The show originally aired on the BBC from 20 August to 24 September 2002. The trip was filmed a year earlier and the episode where the crew were informed of the 9/11 attacks was shown on 10 September 2002.
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Plot Summary
A luxury cruise liner, the 'Majestic', is carrying a disparate group of passengers across the Atlantic. A series of strange occurrences, including sabotage and murder, plague the voyage, leading to a tense investigation by Inspector Mallory.
Critical Reception
The Ship received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Edward Woodward. However, some found the plot predictable or the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful and atmospheric thriller elements.
Edward Woodward's performance as the investigating inspector was a standout.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat conventional for the genre.
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Fun Fact
The series was filmed on location aboard the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2).
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