Summary
In 1876, after eight years of incarceration at Fremantle Prison in Western Australia, six Irish political prisoners escaped to America on board the American whaler Catalpa. Under the pretext of a whaling voyage, the Catalpa and its courageous and unassuming captain, George Smith Anthony, were part o... Full description
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Corporate Author
Essential Viewing (Firm), Crossing the Line Films., WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), Australian Broadcasting Corporation., Radio Telefís Éireann., New South Wales Film and Television Office., Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.
Other Authors
Stevens, Peter F., Schrieber, Liev. (Narrator), Harney, Lisa. (Producer, Director)
Main Language
English
All
English
Subjects
Anthony, George Smith, > 1843-1913.
Penal colonies > Australia > History > 19th century.
Ocean travel > History > 19th century.
Escapes > Australia > History > 19th century.
Whaling ships > United States.
Treason > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Australia > History > 1788-1900.
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