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43) Fergus Crane
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Nine-year-old Fergus Crane's life is filled with classes on the school ship Betty Jeanne, interesting neighbors, and helping with his mother's work until a mysterious box flies into his window and leads him toward adventure.
45) The whale
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On November 20, 1820, in the Southeast Pacific, an enormous 85-foot sperm whale rammed and sank Nantucket whale ship The Essex and set its crew adrift more than a thousand miles from land. Only eight members of the young crew survived starvation, thirst and exposure, rescued at last by British whale ships three months later. Elderly Tom Nickerson recalls how, in 1819, he went to sea as cabin boy on The Essex, leaving Nantucket. Its recently promoted...
46) The grim grotto
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Still pursued by the evil Count Olaf, the Baudelaire orphans attempt to reach a very important VFD meeting, but first they must travel in a rattletrap submarine to the Gorgonian Grotto, a dangerous underwater cave, in search of the sugar bowl.
48) The triangle
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A group of specialists investigate a number of disappearances of cargo ships that are missing. As the mystery deepens, every clue they uncover leads to truths that are more bizarre than the myths used to protect them!
49) Ship of death
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Mr. Blood, Edgar, and Mary face a ghostly ship that takes them on the ride of their lives.
51) Santa cruise
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"At Ridgewood High, Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina formed a deep bond. Now, fifteen years after leaving school behind, they're back for a reunion, laughing, reminiscing, and chatting how much has changed--and how much hasn't. Nina, once the star of every school play, moved to Hollywood and landed a recurring role on a sitcom. Amy, fondly known as 'the brains of the operation,' is now a Silicon Valley bioengineer. Outgoing and compassionate, Frankie...
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The Caribbean, 1665. A remote colony of the English Crown, the island of Jamaica holds out against the vast supremacy of the Spanish empire. Port Royal, its capital, is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses. In this steamy climate there's a living to be made, a living that can end swiftly by disease -- or by dagger. For Captain Charles Hunter, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking, and the law of the land rests with those...
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Hooray for everyone! All your favorite friends from The Mr. Men Show are ready to have some fun. Join Mr. Bump and all his friends in Dillydale as they explore the world of cars, trains, and ships in five exciting adventures. Episodes include: Car Wash; Flying; Trains; Cars; and Boats. Includes featurettes.
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King Viking decides to find another planet where he can carry out his evil plans without interference, and everyone in Animal Town is delighted; then an alien appeals to Super Rabbit Boy for help and he blasts off to once again confront his enemy--but hislevel one rocket may not be up to the task.
55) Birds of Prey
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Cutting himself loose from the Seattle police force, semi-retirement takes Beau on a cruise, where the ex-wife of on-board conference speaker Dr. Harrison Featherman disappears.
56) Crimson tide
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In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles. The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander and his brilliant executive officer clash over the validity of their orders, battling each other for control of the sub.
57) Cold choices
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Former naval pilot and submarine captain Jerry Mitchell embarks on a reconnaissance mission deep in the Barents Sea and struggles to outmaneuver a surprise submarine attack that damages both vessels and strands them on the bottom of the ocean.
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Embark on a thrilling high-sea adventure with Captain Ahab and his relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby Dick. Set sail on the whaling ship, the Pequod, as the crew grapples with the dangers of the deep and the madness of their vengeful captain. A timeless tale of obsession, courage, and the ultimate battle of man versus nature unfolds on the vast ocean expanse. Brimming with rich symbolism and unforgettable characters, "Moby-Dick"...
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