The Wreck of the Vega(1912)
"Five years ago the world was shocked to hear of the sinking of one of the finest and fastest ore boats on the Great Lakes."
The Wreck of the Vega Synopsis
The film was a dramatic thriller based on a real-life maritime disaster. It depicted the tragic sinking of the Vega, a fast Great Lakes ore boat that was driven onto the rocks near the Fox Islands in Northern Lake Michigan during a massive storm five years prior
The Wreck of the Vega (1912) is a thriller film directed by George L. Cox, released on August 12, 1912 with a runtime of 18m. It stars William Stowell, Lafe McKee, George L. Cox and Thomas Isabell. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George L. Cox
- Writers:
- George L. Cox
- Production:
- Selig Polyscope Company
- Status:
- Released
The Wreck of the Vega Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Stowell
as Fred Brown
Lafe McKee
as Ed Nobles
- George L. Cox
George L. Cox
as Tom Lewis
- Thomas Isabell
Thomas Isabell
as The Bell Diver
- Willis Knight
Willis Knight
as The Head Mate
- Frank Isabell
Frank Isabell
as The Pilot
Key crew
Directed by George L. Cox, written by George L. Cox.
Explore more Thriller titles
The Wreck of the Vega Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
You may also like
Leave Her to Heaven
1945
Sleep, My Love
1948
The Time Shifters
1999
The Mirror Crack'd
1980
Maniac
1963
Nightfall
1956
The Poseidon Adventure
1972
Conflict
1945
Chief of Station
2024
The Naked City
1948
Vertigo
1958
Black Widow
1987
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984
Young and Innocent
1937
Pickup on South Street
1953
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned
2007
Evil Under the Sun
1982
Time Without Pity
1957
The Truth About Emanuel
2013
Safety Last!
1923
Movies similar to The Wreck of the Vega
The Film Lost To Time
2024
Road to Perdition
2002
Unknown Treasures
1926
A Lesson in Bridge
1914
The Skull
1913
Batman Dracula
1964
The Capture of Red Stanley
1916
The Treasure Train
1916
The Mysterious Cipher
1916
The Death Train
1915
A Race for a Life
1916
Crossed Wires
1915
A Boy at the Throttle
1915
At the Risk of Her Life
1916
When Seconds Count
1916
The Haunted Station
1916
Tapped Wires
1916
The Broken Wire
1916
The Peril of the Rails
1916
The Perilous Swing
1916
The Wreck of the Vega – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wreck of the Vega online?
+
The Wreck of the Vega (1912) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Wreck of the Vega?
+
The main cast of The Wreck of the Vega (1912) includes William Stowell, Lafe McKee, George L. Cox, Thomas Isabell and Willis Knight. The film was directed by George L. Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wreck of the Vega released?
+
The Wreck of the Vega was released on August 12, 1912 and runs for 18m.
Is The Wreck of the Vega worth watching?
+
The Wreck of the Vega (1912) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.