Captain Chuck Swift and First Mate Peter Hammarstedt take us behind the scenes of their attempt to leave the port of Mauritius before being discovered by a Japanese fishing vessel.
More Videos Online
More Videos Online
Whale Wars: Stuck in Mauritius
Captain Chuck Swift and First Mate Peter Hammarstedt take us behind the scenes of their attempt to leave the port of Mauritius before being discovered by a Japanese fishing vessel.
Added: Jun 5, 2010
Views: 71836 Views
Runtime: 01:37
Related Videos
-
Charging the Factory ShipAfter 40 days, the Sea Shepherds spot the Japanese factory ship, the Nisshin Maru. Chuck Swift orders the Bob Barker and the Ady Gil to launch a full assault.Whale Wars (02:05)
-
Dealing With Crew UnrestIn this behind the scenes interview, Captain Chuck Swift explains how he dealt with the crew unrest in the aftermath of the outburst by Mike and Jason.
Whale Wars (02:30)
-
How Do You Stay Amused at Sea?One thing the show doesn't depict in pain-staking detail is the weeks of nothingness that go with searching for Japanese whalers. Chuck, Peter and cameraman Philippe explain how they stay in good spirits during the boring times.
Whale Wars (01:24)
-
What's Paul Watson Really...Two guys that have worked really closely with Paul Watson: Peter Hammarstedt and Chuck Swift. Who better than them to tell us what he is REALLY like?
Whale Wars (01:42)
-
Sea Shepherd and the Film CrewThey may or may not share the same views about Japanese whaling, but regardless, the film crew has to live and work with Sea Shepherd day in and day out. What is their relationship REALLY like?
Whale Wars (01:20)
-
If You Were Pete BethuneAfter the Ady Gil was demolished, Pete Bethune was on a mission to board the Shonan Maru #2 and deal with the situation. Chuck and Peter explain how they would have dealt with the same situation.
Whale Wars (01:24)
-
Sea Shepherd In the Off-SeasonIn the off-season, some crew have normal, productive lives. Others work for Sea Shepherd full-time. But when it is the off-season, everyone finds a way to keep busy!
Whale Wars (01:04)
-
Mad ScientistsIn the hull of the Bob Barker, the engineers are tasked with coming up with new ways to launch projectiles at the whaling ships... this is going to be fun!
Whale Wars (01:46)
-
Zeroing In on the Factory ShipPeter Hammarstedt talks about his frustration with his captain's decision not to pursue a Japanese whaling vessel in favor of finding the Nisshin Maru. Chuck Swift discusses what it was like to finally see the Japanese factory ship.
Whale Wars (02:31)
-
Is Whale Wars 100% Real?Are the real-life events behind Whale Wars as dramatic as they appear on TV? According to the producers, the show is 100 percent accurate, and the reality is often even more intense than what you see on air.
Whale Wars (01:27)
-
Is It Difficult to Film Whale...The producers of Whale Wars reveal how challenging it is to film this series. The film crew has to face every challenge that the Sea Shepherds do.
Whale Wars (01:56)
-
Meet Peter HammarstedtPeter Hammarstedt is the first mate on the Bob Barker. His passion for whales dates back to his childhood where he knew that he would one day defend these magnificent creatures.
Whale Wars (01:02)
You Might Also Like
-
Getting the ShotHave you ever wondered how the Whale Wars film crew gets all that incredible footage? The cameramen reveal the secrets behind the most iconic shots from the show.
The Making of Whale Wars (03:01)
-
Should Children Watch the...A viewer asks Heri Joensen if he would ever let his sons watch the Grind. His response is thoughtful, but Paul is skeptical of his reasoning.
Viking Shores Aftershow (01:33)
-
Are the Faroes Ferocious?Paul Watson called last year's Sea Shepherd campaign in the Faroe Islands "Operation Ferocious Isles." He is asked to defend this name directly to Heri Joensen, a Faroese Islander.
Viking Shores Aftershow (01:44)
-
Has the Grind Evolved?Heri Joensen contends that the grind has adapted and changed over the years to be more humane and that it only takes seconds for a whale to be killed. Paul Watson believes that the killing of intelligent creatures should be outlawed entirely.
Viking Shores Aftershow (02:09)
-
Closing ArgumentsPaul Watson and Heri Joensen give their final thoughts on the grind in the Faroe Islands. Also, watch a sneak peek of the next episode of Whale Wars: Viking Shores.
Viking Shores Aftershow (04:09)
-
Intro and the IssuesPaul Watson of Sea Shepherd and Heri Joensen of the Faroe Islands square off in the first-ever live Whale Wars after-show. Find out what the grind is and how both sides frame their arguments.
Viking Shores Aftershow (07:16)
-
Whale a Necessary Food Source?Paul Watson and Heri Joensen discuss whether the Faroese people really need to eat whale meat as part of their diet.
Viking Shores Aftershow (04:05)
-
Whale Farming an Option?Paul Watson and Heri Joensen discuss whether whale farming could be an option for the Faroese instead of herding and killing pilot whales from the wild.
Viking Shores Aftershow (01:30)
-
Paul Returning to the Faroes?Does Sea Shepherd plan on going back to the Faroes next year? Paul Watson gives his take.
Viking Shores Aftershow (00:48)
-
Are Whales Too Intelligent to...Paul Watson thinks that research in the near future could prove that whales are the most intelligent creatures on the planet. Heri Joensen thinks there's nothing to suggest that whales are more intelligent than pigs, and if you can kill a pig, wh ...
Viking Shores Aftershow (02:57)
-
Locals Harass Sea ShepherdA few drunk and disorderly Faroese locals harass the crew of the Brigitte Bardot. Simon gets very angry when one of them tries to steal his hat and the police are called.
Viking Shores (02:30)
-
On Board With Paul WatsonDirector of Pirate For The Sea, Ron Colby, talks candidly about life on board the ship with Paul Watson.
Reel Impact (02:25)
Advertisement
More Whale Wars
Show Schedule
-
Friday, June 1 / 10:00am
-
Friday, June 1 / 11:00am
-
Friday, June 1 / 12:00pm
Shop Animal Planet
-
our sites
-
video
mobile
-
shop
-
stay connected
-
corporate
