During World War
I, British Lt. Comdr. Geoffrey Spicer-Simson led a troop of 28 men
into the heart of Africa. Their task: to destroy three German ships
on Lake Tanganyika. Few wartime achievements match Spicer-Simsonís
successfully executed mission, which involved a nine thousand mile
trek, dragging two ships through wild terrain, down rivers, and up
mountains. This true story formed the basis for Hollywood's African
Queen.
Running
Time: 53 minutes
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