A unique period adventure story set in Victorian and Edwardian following the life of key protagonist Lund who arrived from Denmark in the UK without a penny and went on to establish one of London’s foremost shipping lines. Overcoming wars, bankruptycy of partner, backing from aristocrats and finance organised by the Queen’s bankers. Several ships are lost, first marriage wife and children all succumb to TB…..Over eleven ships added to line with two lost in Southern Ocean – one is suspicious circumstances raising questions of foul play. A vision which sees the elevation of migrant comforts on long journey south from London to Australia to a RITZ standard. His flagship was launched with much fanfare heralding exceptional comfort, four years before Titanic. Testing times during the build lead to questions over her stability. The ill-fated ship was lost with all 211 souls of which 72 were from Australia. Nothing was ever found, no flotsam or jetsam – no lifebelt or bodies. An inquest raised questions over accountability, executive exuberance… outcome was left open……… this true adventure story told in teh times of wealth and flaboyance captivates audiences as they struggle to come to terms with a ruthless operator yet with a fragile and complex heart. To this day the search for the missing vessel continues in the Indian Ocean – one day answers will be found – if it is the story, its characters, the excitement of maritime adventure and romance could become as big a draw as Titanic. The true story is told by one of Lund’s surviving step great grandsons giving the production a unique personal flavour which moves the soul.
Lund Adventure Period Drama – adventurism, excitement, intrigue, corruption, disasters on high seas and on land
Blue Anchor Productions New Zealand Ltd

