Trapped In Ice: The Doomed USS Jeannette Expedition

The USS Jeannette set out to conquer the Arctic, in 1879, Funded by a newspaper tycoon and led by naval officer George De Long, 33 men sailed into the ice—chasing the dream of a warm polar sea. What they found was something else entirely. Trapped in the Arctic for 21 months, then forced to drag lifeboats across the ice, the crew faced starvation, frostbite, and brutal isolation. This is the true story of George De Long, George Melville, and the forgotten expedition that changed Arctic exploration forever. Based on journals, survivor accounts, and modern research. For further reading, check out In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides. Images used in this video are public domain. Some materials were sourced from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, and the U.S. Library of Congress. Images used in this video are in the public domain. Some materials were sourced from the U.S. Also Emma De Long, who edited and preserved her husband's journals, providing a vital historical record of the expedition. This video includes paid stock, public domain, or Creative Commons content used under fair dealing or fair use. If you have concerns please email us from the channel page. Timestamps: 00:00 Into the White Silence 01:00 A Dream Fueled by Glory 03:00 Frozen in Time 05:00 The Ship Is Crushed 07:30 Landfall and the Split 10:30 The Struggle at Camp 13:30 Melville's Search 16:00 The Final Camp 19:00 The Aftermath and Legacy #arcticexploration #historicaldocumentary #survivalstory #maritimedisaster #shipwreck