The Ocean Ranger Disaster movie poster

The Ocean Ranger Disaster

January 1, 2002 0h 50m

Originally released in 2002. The Ocean Ranger Disaster is a documentary film. directed by Christopher Rowley. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Valentine's Day, 1982: a terrible storm rages off the coast of Newfoundland. On the Grand Banks, the Ocean Ranger, the world's mightiest drilling rig, is pounded by waves more than 20 metres high. At the height of the storm, the "indestructible" rig begins to tip over, then capsizes. All 84 men on board -- 56 of them from Newfoundland -- perish. It is Canada's worst tragedy at sea since the Second World War.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2002 24 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ocean Ranger Disaster about?

Valentine's Day, 1982: a terrible storm rages off the coast of Newfoundland. On the Grand Banks, the Ocean Ranger, the world's mightiest drilling rig, is pounded by waves more than 20 metres high. ...

Who directed The Ocean Ranger Disaster?

The Ocean Ranger Disaster was directed by Christopher Rowley.

How long is The Ocean Ranger Disaster?

The Ocean Ranger Disaster has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was The Ocean Ranger Disaster released?

The Ocean Ranger Disaster was released on January 1, 2002 in theaters.