The film “Around the World Under the Sea” released in 1966, is an exciting adventure set in various underwater locations. The film narrates the journey of a five-member submarine crew traveling across oceans to set up sensors on the ocean floor. These sensors aim to alert scientists about upcoming earthquakes. The film is well-known for its captivating portrayals by Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton, and Brian Kelly in their respective roles.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Around the World Under the Sea” took place in multiple locations. Some of these include Key West and Dade County in Florida, USA, the teal-blue waters of the Bahamas, and the biodiverse Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. The filming began on February 15, 1965.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lloyd Bridges | Dr. Doug Standish |
| Shirley Eaton | Dr. Maggie Hanford |
| Brian Kelly | Dr. Craig Mosby |
| David McCallum | Dr. Phil Volker |
| Keenan Wynn | Hank Stahl |
| Marshall Thompson | Dr. Orin Hillyard |
| Gary Merrill | Dr. August Boren |
| Ron Hayes | Brinkman |
| George Shibata | Prof. Uji Hamaru |
| Frank Logan | Capt. of Diligence |
| Don Wells | Sonar Man |
| Donald Linton | Vice President |
| Jack Ewalt | Jack Smith |
| Tony Gulliver | Officer |
| Joey Carter | Technician |
| Celeste Yarnall | Secretary |
| Paul Gray | Pilot |
Trivia and Facts
- The ‘Hydronaut’ used in the film was initially built as ‘Submanaut’ in 1956.
- This submersible was originally intended to inspect underwater pipelines.
- The ‘Hydronaut’ could not circumnavigate the world as it was diesel-powered and could only accommodate two crew members.
- The submarine was extensively used for shooting underwater films in the 1960s.
- Despite its historical and cinematic significance, the ‘Submanaut’ was eventually sold for scrap in the early 2000s.
- Dr. Doug Standish, a professional diver in the film, exhibited an unlikely quick ascent without decompressing, which contradicted diving safety measures.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Key West, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 24.5550593
- Longitude: -81.7799871
- Place ID: ChIJdyOVrTSx0YgRXjtGdy_pzj8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Key West, FL 33040, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
- Latitude: -18.2870668
- Longitude: 147.6991918
- Place ID: ChIJO3EsgkYU32sR2jyDNkFXKhk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
- Timezone:
- Location Name: Bahamas
- Latitude: 25.03428
- Longitude: -77.39627999999999
- Place ID: ChIJPQ9Isjua1ogR5XnHaoO0PhM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: The Bahamas
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Location Name: Dade County, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.5516034
- Longitude: -80.6326916
- Place ID: ChIJORjpTQWL2YgRi2OVgXQeaUk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami-Dade County, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
