Product Details

• Actors: Capt. Richard Woodman
• Directors: Chip Richie
• Format: Color, Digital Sound, Letterboxed, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Richie Film Productions
• DVD Release Date: October 30, 2003
• Run Time: 70 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0000USUPC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,225 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

TallShipsBooks.com October 15, 2003

"...a crack documentary on the age of fighting sail...Richie takes the viewer with him to maritime England. "

From the Actor

It’s been 18 months since I formally conceived the documentary film project Sea Warriors- The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail.

Being a fan Patrick O’Brian, Alexander Kent, Richard Woodman, Dudley Pope and others I wanted to put pictures to the words and bring to life the reality of what life was like in "Nelson's Navy." I contacted Richard Woodman, a former Captain in the Trinity House, to see if he would be the spokesman for the film. Richard immediately came 'on board' and helped with the concept, story, locations and resources. Next I got in touch with Douglas Reeman in the UK, (Alexander Kent), to see if he’d do an interview and help consult on this project. During our discussions, Douglas encouraged me, "Chip, my hand is on your shoulder as you make this great film happen." His assistance has been invaluable to this documentary. This has been a project of passion. It is self financed and I am currently seeking broadcast contracts in the USA and UK. I hope you enjoy it and I would appreciate your feedback.

Fair Winds
Chip Richie - Dallas, Texas

Customer Reviews

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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Warriors, December 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sea Warriors - The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail (DVD)

This is a 'must have' documentary for anyone who enjoys the sea and wants to get an idea what life was really like in the age of the square-rigger. You don't have to be British to enjoy this work as our own US sailors had very similar experiences on ships of the same period!

If you are like me and not into the historical novels Chip Richie refers to I would still recommend you obtain a copy of this DVD. While Chip Richie seems to promote this as a `companion' documentary to fictional works from Patrick O'Brian, Alexander Kent, Richard Woodman, Dudley Pope and others I believe that Sea Warriors stands alone. If it is a companion work, then it is great for watching alongside Master and Commander. In fact, watching Master and Commander, or Hornblower and then Sea Warriors is a highly recommended viewing for anyone of any age.

Chip Richie has captured so much good detail and presents it in a fascinating and thought provoking way that so many network documentaries skip over in favor of special effects, or over-production. His research seems impeccable and including information on places like Bucklers Hard in England is amazing. Perhaps what is most amazing is how this native Texan has used his objectivity to create a solid piece of work that will stand as one of the greatest and most enjoyable reference works for anyone wanting to get away from Hollywood myth and legend and down to solid facts about `Sea Warriors'.

If only the networks like Discovery Channel et al would produce such well written and intelligently presented documentaries for the 'thinking viewer' then we would not have to seek out independent producers who seem to be willing to invest in quality programming that genuinely entertains the brain. This DVD was money very well spent.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Warriors, August 2, 2005

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This review is from: Sea Warriors - The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail (DVD)

The English do this sort of thing very well - a distinguished collection of authors of books on the Age of Sail gather to present an excellent examination of life at sea in the Age of Nelson. The documentary is enlivened with reconstructions from re-enactment groups and dramatic clips from the "Hornblower" series. The examination is very thorough and serves to dispel a few unfortunate myths about life at sea in the Eighteenth Century. The lead presenter, Richard Woodman, is a Naval Historian, former Captain (RN) and author of the Nathaniel Drinkwater series. He speaks with authority and enthusiasm. I really enjoyed this documentary and will watch it again.

DJH

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Warriors - Richie Productions, November 24, 2003

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Miss S J Forbes (Lincoln, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sea Warriors - The Royal Navy in the Age of Sail [VHS] (VHS Tape)

An extremely interesting and entertaining film, which should be watched both by those who are lovers of this era in history and those who know nothing, but want to find out more.

Presented in an easy-to-follow manner by Richard Woodman (a naval author of very great standing) the film covers all aspects of naval life, with re-enactments aboard replica ships to give action to the words.

It is obviously a work of passion by the makers and presenters. Those brought into the film to talk about their own specialist subjects are extremely knowledgeable and it's wonderful to hear their expert views on the many facets of the eighteenth century navy and Georgian life itself.

A "must-buy" for all lovers of and seekers of information on life in the sailing navy.