Ignition Point

A massive tanker explodes at sea. The only chance for survival: run through flames to signal for help and then dive into a stew of toxic chemicals. Witness the 2004 sinking of Bow Mariner, from the moments leading up to the fiery blast to the heroic efforts of one officer to save his crew to a Coast Guard rescue effort unlike any attempted before. Then discover the shocking reasons for the catastrophe that claimed the lives of 21 crewmen. Firsthand accounts from survivors, rescuers, and investigators bring this harrowing sea disaster to life.