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Search for the wreck of the Nautilus in Frozen North: Sir Hubert's Forgotten Submarine Expedition

Join oceanographer Hans Fricke as he searches for the wreck of the Nautilus, the submarine made famous in Jules Verne's novel "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Filled with historical footage and modern re-enactments, the program chronicles the 1931 voyage of explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins and his attempt to reach the North Pole.  Read More »

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