Viracocha II Reedship Expedition Part 1

This rough-cut edit, filmed and produced by Thom Pollard of Eyes Open Productions, is Part One of a documentary-in-progress. It was produced for National Geographic Channel, although it never aired.

The Viracocha 2 Reedship Expedition, led by Phil Buck of Rowe, Massachusetts set sail to determine if it was possible for pre-Columbian and pre-Incan mariners of the South American continent to sail westward in primitive vessels, thus populating eastern Polynesia. The goal of this expedition was to successfully reach Easter Island. The mysteries of the lost civilizations and moai statues of Easter Island make it one of the most mysterious places on earth. Referred to in its original name Rapa Nui, it's the most remote inhabited island in the world, located nearly 3,000 miles off the coast of Chile.

Before his death Thor Heyerdahl consulted with Phil Buck on the construction of this 64-foot, 20-ton, double-hulled ship.

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[SystemsFall]

Maybe you guys shouldn't have focused on your stupid boat...I mean go film tiahuanaco or just learn how to show people that this stuff wasn't built by people of this earth...you guys did horrible

[DharmaBum333]

@SystemsFall thanks for your input, I appreciate the good with the bad. On the Viracocha II Expedition, we successfully made it to Easter Island, which no modern mariners had ever done on an ancient styled reed ship. We filmed extensively at Tiahuanaco, discussing Viracocha and the legend/history of that ancient site.... This expedition was as much about adventure as anything...hope it didn't offend. Thanks for watching.

[Rico8458]

no way, oboriginals did not come from peru.

[gatoverde66]

Tribute to the Incas,check my channel.

[gabrol99]

Is this documentary still in progress?.. OMG what are u guys waiting to air this out?.. why is that southamerica is always so left out.. when there's so much culture(very rich) to learn. ?? ;(

[Dunoyer]

Why didn't Nat Geo air this? Did Phil make it to Australia? Seems like a great story!