Gloucester's Adventure: An American Story (2002)

Here's maritime magic! The saga of Gloucester's "Grand Old Lady," the schooner Adventure - one of America's last links to the age of working sail. This fast, beautiful wooden boat, built in... See full summary »

Director:

Gordon Massingham

Writer:

John J. Ronan

Storyline

Here's maritime magic! The saga of Gloucester's "Grand Old Lady," the schooner Adventure - one of America's last links to the age of working sail. This fast, beautiful wooden boat, built in 1926, was the last American dory-trawler. Now, see Adventure in her glory! Hear from the men and women of Gloucester how she survived to become a National Historic Landmark - and an American Treasure! Adventure, her city, and the sea come alive in this powerful documentary. As Senator Ted Kennedy, himself a dedicated sailor, wrote: "Adventure is a defining jewel in the whole spectacle of America...a wonderful, wonderful educational instrument."

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Plot Keywords:

gloucester massachusetts | the man at the wheel | schooner fishing atlantic dory sharp | 

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Taglines:

A schooner her city and the sea

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Adventure returned after 18 years of restoration to the Schooner Festival in 2012 leading the Parade of Sails (under motor). On Labor Day weekend 2013, Adventure participated in the Parade of Sail with new sails, spars and rigging.

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Details

Official Sites:

website production company

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 March 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Storyboard

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

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