It's probably just as well that the eponymous sailor is long dead for I don't think he...
The Flying Sailor
The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.
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The Flying Sailor
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 13, 2022
Runtime
0h 8m
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, History
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Flying Sailor
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Amanda Forbis
Description
The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.