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Men Against the Ice

David Bairstow

1960 28 min

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A look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.

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A look at the history of Arctic travel and the perils confronting early explorers in search of fabled riches and the Northwest Passage. Modern developments in air and sea navigation are also noted.

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Geography and Geology

History - Canada

Transportation

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Credits

• director
  David Bairstow
  
• producer
  David Bairstow
  
• photography
  Tom Bird
  
  Robert Humble
  
• sound
  André Hourlier
  
• editing
  John Kemeny
  
• sound editing
  Victor Merrill
  
• animation
  Arthur Lipsett
  
• music
  Eldon Rathburn
  

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