Status: Retired. Heard ca. 10/1971 through ca. 03/1993.
Playlist
01. O Johnny Come to Hilo
02. A Long Time Ago
03. A Whale of a Tale
04. 'Round the Corner, Sally
05. The Sailor Likes His Bottle
06. A Roving
07. Sailor's Hornpipe [*]
08. Sailing, Sailing [*]
09. Drunken Sailor [*]
Music in this playlist did not originate in commercially available sources but has since been issued on the following:
[*] Walt Disney World Forever
Notes
Playlist based on a 1988 live recording of unknown origin and compiled by wedroy1923.
Both versions of the queue area music contain Captain Nemo’s spiels. The main difference between the two is that in the 1971 version of the loop, the music fades out as Captain Nemo begins speaking and fades in when he finishes – in other words, the music plays between the spiels – and in the 03/1993 version the music continues to play under the spiels.
Both versions of the queue area music contain Captain Nemo’s spiels. The main difference between the two is that in the 1971 version of the loop, the music fades out as Captain Nemo begins speaking and fades in when he finishes – in other words, the music plays between the spiels – and in the 03/1993 version the music continues to play under the spiels.
Captain Nemo’s spiels:
"How old is the earth? How was it formed? These and other questions about our watery planet have intrigued man since the beginning of time. As far as we know, oceans have existed for some four and a half billion years, and for about the last one hundred million years, the sea has been a living, dynamic world - shaping and reshaping continents. Geologically speaking, mountains have been raised then worn away by falling and running water, the debris carried on to the lowlands and then back to the sea. Our marine scientists at Vulcania believe that the sediments below the waves contain a continuous record of terrestrial history, and to this end, we keep probing the ocean floor."
“To primitive man, the oceans were merely a source of fear, fascination, and fish. About three millenniums ago, the seas became a highway over which to carry national power and culture, as well as trade. The history of civilization is largely the story of sea-faring men who quested for ever farther shores. They saw the ocean as a wilderness and a challenge. They used the sea, but only on its terms. Now we appear to be on the verge of taming the restless sea."
"As you cruise 20,000 leagues under the sea, consider the many things that we have yet to learn about this boundless realm of liquid space."
"If there are intelligent beings on other planets, they might very well have a different name for our earth. Perhaps 'Oceanus' would be more appropriate, for from their vantage point, they can see the vast areas of water that cover over seventy percent of the surface of this oasis in space.”
“This vast, untapped region of the earth presents a new and compelling challenge. But it is more than a source for historical curiosity. Someday, it could be a source of survival of the human race." [This section is missing in the 1993 version.]
"If man is to reap the bounty of the deep, he must learn all he can about the ocean and its contents. To this end, our marine laboratories at Vulcania are stepping up their research capabilities. The sophisticated diving methods and saturation diving techniques of the Nautilus have dramatically increased the time man can live comfortably and for long periods in the ocean depths. It seems safe to assume that one day, future generations will be released from their terrestrial bonds and achieve absolute freedom in liquid space."
“We hope that this voyage you are about to take, 20,000 leagues under the sea, will stimulate your interest in the phenomenon of life in the ocean depths.” [This section is missing in the 1988 live recording.]
"Modern man's most compelling interest in the ocean lies in its great potential for renewable resources - not only of protein rich food but also in the wealth of minerals, energy, and drugs. Our recent explorations have revealed vast deposits of minerals that can be mined. At Vulcania, we have tapped the ebb and flow of the tides to produce clean and efficient electric power. One of the most promising areas of investigation is in the field of marine bio-medicine. We are discovering many antibiotics and other useful drugs in ocean organisms. There are many, many other potentialities to be found in the earth's last frontier, but we must always keep in mind that the bounty of the sea is not limitless. Man must be prudent in his exploration and utilization of this last great storehouse of natural wealth."
Last updated 11/17/2022.
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