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Official twitter account from the Producers of Discovery Canada’s docudrama series Disasters at Sea.

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Not long after 9/11, with terrorism still playing heavy on the minds of New Yorkers, the #StatenIsland Ferry smashes into a pier in #NewYork Harbor. What caused this horrific disaster? Find out Sun @8pm ET on @DiscoveryCanada #DisastersAtSea youtu.be/gwDoKhSY8IU via @YouTube


Underwater footage of the SS El Faro #shipwreck. Used by investigators to find out what went wrong. NEW #DisastersAtSea this SUN @ 8pm ET on #Discovery 🇨🇦 #ships #mystery #investigation #ROV #lifeatsea youtu.be/e12w50JOFdk via @YouTube


SS El Faro was hauling 11000 tonnes of cargo & nearly 400 shipping containers when it was swallowed by the sea not far from the eye of #Hurricane Joaquin. Find out what went wrong SUN @ 8 ET @DiscoveryCanada youtu.be/XdPh3sTNtSI via @YouTube #shipwreck #shipspotting #lifeatsea


Set photos from our upcoming El Faro episode. #behindthescenes #ships #shipwreck #DisastersAtSea

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Meet El Faro. On October 1, 2015, this containership went down 20 miles from the eye of Hurricane Joaquin, killing all 33 crew. Uncover the truth of what went wrong and why on an ALL NEW #DisastersAtSea- Sunday at 8ET | 5PT!

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Underwater footage from the #LadyMary investigation. Learn how it was used to figure out what caused the scallop boat to sink off the coast of New Jersey. A new episode of #DisastersAtSea airs Sun at 8pm ET on Discovery 🇨🇦. youtu.be/gVZBSTf41ds #ROV #divers #shipwreck #ships


Rules for filming in the extreme cold: 1) Dress in layers ... many layers 2) Don't be tempted by too much hot coffee ... you're wearing layers ... many layers 3) Here's how the #DisastersAtSea crew deals with #MotherNature youtu.be/ybPSJhNc7_c #shipwreck #ships #mystery


The #DisastersAtSea production crew endured sub-zero temperatures while filming many of the outdoor scenes in this episode. Behind the scenes video will be posted soon. #behindthescenes #madeincanada #shipwreck #ships #LadyMary

In March 2009, scallop fishing boat, the Lady Mary sank off the coast of New Jersey, killing six crew and leaving only one survivor. Can the mystery of how the tragedy occurred be explained? Catch an ALL NEW #DisastersAtSea Sunday at 8ET | 5PT!



This week we're telling the story of the Lady Mary. A scallop dredger that sank in the #NorthAtlantic. Tragically, 4 members from one family died in the event. There was only 1 survivor. #LadyMary #DisastersAtSea #LifeAtSea #Sea #seafarers #survivor Nov 8 at 8pmET on Discovery🇨🇦

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Kat Crisp is a wizard at her craft! She's a grad of CMU College of Makeup Art & Design - & now she's an instructor there! Oh - & she has a psychology degree from York too! We're very happy to have this massively talented woman on our crew! @CMUcollege @YorkUnews @WIFT #makeupfx

Did you catch the latest episode of #DisastersAtSea last night? Makeup artist Kat Crisp shows us how she applies burn wounds to an actor’s face and hands on the Norman Atlantic. The key to on set makeup? Making it look as realistic as possible!



Less than 2 hours until show time! Be sure to let us know what you think of the show! #DisastersAtSea #NormanAtlantic

A routine ferry trip turns deadly when the MS #NormanAtlantic bursts into flames, trapping more than 300 passengers on board and killing more than 30 people. Why did the evacuation go so wrong? Don’t miss an ALL NEW #DisastersAtSea TONIGHT at 8ET | 5PT- only on Discovery Canada.



Incredible video of a heroic job. Additional view here youtu.be/68nRd3TIhBY #CoastGuard #waves #rescue

Yesterday the Irish Coast Guard Coordinated an incident involving a cargo vessel 2 NM South of Hook Head, Fethard Coast Guard Team, 3 RNLI Lifeboats, and a Coast Guard Helicopter were tasked to assist. The vessel was towed to a safe anchorage by a tug. buff.ly/2TfVOhy



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A previously uncharted shipwreck has been identified in Estonian waters by Standing #NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 while engaged in historical ordnance disposal operations 🚢 What can you deduct from this side scan sonar image? 📸 #BalticSea #WeAreNATO @estNATO

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This was one of the most exciting & high tension days on the #DisastersAtSea set. Major stunts + pyro special effects. Incredible to film - meticulously planned for safety of actors & crew. The #NormanAtlantic episode airs Sun @ 8ET @DiscoveryCanada #behindthescenes #SFX #stunts

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You need nerves of steel to work the high seas 🌊⚓️


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A routine ferry trip turns deadly when the MS #NormanAtlantic bursts into flames, trapping more than 400 passengers on board and killing more than 30 people. Why did a modern passenger ferry catch fire? Investigate the truth on an ALL NEW #DisastersAtSea Sunday at 8ET | 5PT


Real footage from when ferry #NormanAtlantic was on fire in the Adriatic Sea. More than 400 people trapped on board. Boats & helicopters launched a massive rescue. #DisastersatSea Sunday at 8ET|5PT @DiscoveryCanada #fire #helicopter #tugboat youtu.be/wsjwmtPx1HI via @YouTube


Cargo vessel the Golden Ray capsized more than a year ago. The official investigation is still underway.

Giant crane arrives at Georgia shipwreck awaiting removal trib.al/Eak20Qh via @WSAV



It takes extreme planning to execute special effects of this magnitude. The #DisastersatSea crew is the best in the biz 📺🔥🧯🇨🇦 ⛴️ #MadeinCanada #production #behindthescenes #sfx #stunts

Special Effects master Paul Bosak & Director Dave Tebby reveal what it takes to create a massive fireball on the #NormanAtlantic set. Testing a 100lb propane tank + pressurized flame thrower. Catch a new #DisastersAtSea SUNDAY at 8ET/9AT @DiscoveryCanada youtu.be/iCf6igN6TCo



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