BEFORE AND AFTER: ABANDONED BOAT WRECKS OF THE RIVER DART

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary, 'Before And After: Abandoned Boat Wrecks Of The River Dart,' offers a fascinating journey into maritime history. Historian and archaeologist Dr. Sam Willis navigates the River Dart, from Totnes to Dartmouth, uncovering the remnants of vessels that once sailed its waters. The film highlights a 2013 survey that identified 199 distinct collections of shipwrecks, encompassing a diverse range of craft including paddle ships, ferries, steamboats, sailing vessels, submarines, and fishing boats. It serves as a compelling exploration of our seafaring past, brought to life through expert narration and evocative imagery of these silent, submerged histories.