Episode
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Ghost of Moby Dick
Overview
An old friend of Nelson's comes aboard Seaview to continue his research into the giant whale that destroyed his ship, crippling him and killing his son. His real motives, however, have more to do with vengeance than science, and Crane becomes concerned that the Admiral is caught up in his friend's obsession.
Details
- Series
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1964-12-14
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
The Ghost of Moby Dick is Episode 14 in Season 1 of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. It aired on 1964-12-14. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 13: The Blizzard Makers
In blizzard-wracked Florida, Nelson contacts a meteorologist who may be able to help explain the strange weather conditions. That night, however, the scientist is abducted, and ""programmed"" to kill Nelson. When his first attempt fails, he comes aboard Seaview when she sails to investigate the source of the problem, and continues his efforts.
Episode 15: Long Live the King
When the King of a small but friendly nation is assassinated, Seaview is assigned to take the young Crown Prince back home to assume his throne. Neither Nelson (who gets turned out of his own cabin) nor Crane are used to handling children. Help arrives in the form of a mysterious flute-playing old man who befriends the boy after he is picked up at sea.
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Episode 16: Hail to the Chief
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Episode 11: The Magnus Beam
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Episode 17: The Last Battle
Admiral Nelson is kidnapped from a plane during mid-flight and held on a remote island by Nazis who plan to conquer the world.
Episode 10: Submarine Sunk Here
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Episode 9: Hot Line
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Episode 19: Doomsday
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Episode 8: The Village of Guilt
A sea monster kills three villagers in a Norwegian fjord; however, one man survives. Seaview arrives to investigate. Nelson and Crane are met with hostility from the locals and find the survivor has died. Nelson does his best to make sure the ""sea monster"" doesn't destroy Seaview.
Episode 20: The Invaders
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