ORIGINAL VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA PROP

Up for sale on eBay is the original 32 inch UN Attack Submarine/Polidor filming miniature prop which appeared in both the movie and TV versions of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. This prop is originally from the collection of Academy Award-nominated visual effects specialist Greg Jein. Click on the image or link below to see the eBay listing.

eBay - Original 32 inch UN Attack Submarine/Polidor filming miniature prop

UN Attack Submarine Prop Auction Gallery

For more on this prop, please visit the Polidor Prop Gallery

HERITAGE AUCTIONS - THE IRWIN ALLEN COLLECTION 29 JULY 2023

Coming up at the end of July 2023 is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime, opportunity to bid on a vast collection of original Irwin Allen props and collectibles. The Heritage Auctions - Irwin Allen Collection auction takes place in session 5 of the 3 day Hollywood/Entertainment Signature® Auction #7351 from 27 to 29 July 2023. Click here to read the press release from Heritage Auctions (HA.com).

The Irwin Allen Collection Auction Gallery (images courtesy of Heritage Auctions, HA.com)

OMEGA AUCTIONS

A British fan's collection of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea memorabilia went up for sale at the UK auction house Omega Auctions on Tuesday 24th May 2022. The collection included the Richard Basehart uniform jacket, scripts, fanzines, toys, and much more. One of our IANN members won some of the items (sadly not Basehart's jacket) and has kindly allowed us to take some photographs of the items which we will be sharing on this site.

Omega Auctions

FANTASY WORLDS OF IRWIN ALLEN TRADING CARDS

Included in the Omega Auctions are two folders containing the Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen trading cards as shown in the following video.

CHRISTMAS 2021 POST CARD

Our IANN/Giants Log 2021 festive postcard had a Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea theme created by talented artist G Foulds.

DAVID HEDISON

It is hard to find the words and is with deep shock that we have to bring you the very sad news that actor and star of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, David Hedison, passed away on Thursday 18th July 2019 at the age of 92. This news is heartbreaking for all his family, friends, and his legion of longtime fans around the world. David gave so much pleasure to so many people through his work in the field of entertainment and his career continued with a wealth of public appearances at conventions and signings. So many of our visitors and members have had the opportunity to meet and chat with David. In our small corner of the entertainment universe, the Irwin Allen world, David is fondly and lovingly remembered for his role of Captain Crane in the hugely popular sci-fi series Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Voyage in peace, our beloved Captain Crane.

Here are just some of the tributes and obituaries paying homage to David Hedison:

BBC Tribute

Variety

Hollywood Reporter

USA Today

Deadline Obituary

Daily Star

Mirror

ROBERT DOWDELL

A very, very sad start to the new year with the passing on Tuesday 23rd January 2018 of one of the most popular stars of Irwin Allen's television productions, Robert Dowdell, who was best known for his role of Lt. Commander Chip Morton in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Much loved around the globe, Chip was often the straight guy to several other comedic characters in the show, and he played the role superbly. Irwin Allen also featured Robert in two of his made for television movies, City Beneath the Sea (1971) and Outrage (1986). He will be sorely missed by his legion of fans and will live on through his work and the love that engendered. Our thoughts at this time are with all of his family, friends, and fans.

Facebook notice from Robert's cousin

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR CHIEF, TERRY BECKER

It is with deep sadness that we have learned from his family that our dear friend Terry Becker, Chief Francis Ethelbert Sharkey from Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea passed away on Tuesday 30th December 2014.

We are so glad that Terry and his wife Linda were able to attend and enjoy the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea 50th Anniversary Reunion in October 2014, and that attending fans were able to enjoy Terry's wonderful and mischievious sense of humour. We have much to remember Terry by, with his outstanding attendance at the 1998 VIP convention in Sheffield England, and so many fun appearances in Irwin Allen's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

We want to echo Allan Hunt's words of warmth when remembering Terry, saying "The Chief lived a long and active life for all of us to admire and appreciate. It was an honor to know and work with him. On Voyage he was a friend and supportive co-worker, as was Del Monroe, rest him."

After some private grieving time and a family service on 5th January, his family have created a very special online memorial where you can leave messages of condolence. Our love and heartfelt sympathies goes to everyone who knew and worked with Terry over his long and illustrious life.

Solomon "Terry" Becker Memorial

The Hollywood Reporter

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

The Hollywood Show on 17-19 October 2014 included a 50th Anniversary Reunion for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Stars of the series David Hedison, Allan Hunt, Terry Becker and Derrik Lewis (Lieutentant O'Brien in the pilot and first season). The event was held at The Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5400 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA.

Hollywood Show Website

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA 50th ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday 14th September 2014, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea celebrates the 50th Golden Anniversary of the first broadcast in 1964. In honour of this very special occasion, we have created a commemorative banner, remembering in particular the crew who "sailed" on the Seaview. Celebrations for the 50th anniversary will continue for the rest of the year including a special reunion of remaining crew members at the Hollywood Show in LA in October.

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA MOVIE BANNER

A unique collectible went up for auction on Ebay on 6 July 2014. It is a hand sewn nylon banner that was hung below the front of the theatre for the Hollywood Premiere of the 1961 "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" movie. The banner is 18 feet long by 30 inches wide.

Voyage Movie Banner Album

NEW DAVID HEDISON INTERVIEW

VOYAGE - THE COMPLETE DVD COLLECTION

We have received a number of requests from overseas friends for photos of the new complete DVD collection for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, so we have created a small gallery featuring some snapshots of this very smart looking box set. This is for the UK complete four season collection box set for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea featuring a new booklet about the show.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Complete Collection Press Release

Voyage au Fond des Mers Volume 1 DVD

50th Anniversary MOVIE Soundtrack CD

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition CD of the 1961 movie soundtrack. Available from La-La Land Records.

LOST IN SPACE AND VOYAGE RETURN TO US TV

MeTV will be airing Lost in Space and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea in the US on Saturdays from 1st October 2011.

Lost in Space airs on Saturdays at 8pm on MeTV

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea airs on Saturdays at 12am on MeTV

DAVID HEDISON INTERVIEW

New LA Times Interview with David Hedison

MOEBIUS MODELS 1/350 SEAVIEW KIT

The new 1/350 Seaview model kit from Moebius Models is due to be released in late August.

MOEBIUS MODELS PRE-BUILT 1/350 SEAVIEW

For those of us who do not have the time to build model kits, Moebius Models are also releasing the 1/350 Seaview model in a pre-built and pre-finished format. It will not require any assembly or painting. This pre-built version of the model is due to be released in September 2009, retailing at $49.99.

FLYING SUB LANDING GEAR AND CLAW SET

In September, Moebius Models are also releasing a new Flying Sub Landing Gear and Claw set kit as shown below. The kit is intended for use with the large Moebius Models Flying Sub Kit. The landing gear kit will retail at $49.99.

STEVE CAUSEY'S BUILD OF THE MOEBIUS MODELS FLYING SUB KIT

Moebius Models Flying Sub Model Kit Build

DEL MONROE

5 June 2009 - It was with great sadness that we learned that Del Monroe, Kowalski in Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, passed away on Friday 5th June. Del was a great friend of fans around the world and represented all that was wonderful and good about Irwin Allen's worlds. His visit to England in 1998 (for the VIP convention) with fellow Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea stars Terry Becker and Allan Hunt was a moment cherished in the hearts of British fans. He will long be remembered as Kowalski and we send our love and very deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

We are planning to set up a gallery in memory of Del and would welcome any photographs from his TV or convention appearances to add to the tribute. If you can help, please email us using the email option on the IANN contact page.

NEW MINI FLYING SUB KIT FROM MOEBIUS MODELS

Click here or on the image above to visit Steve Causey's model gallery which features his build of the mini Moebius Models Flying Sub kit with the TSDS interior and Just an Illusion lighting kit.

HERMES PRESS ANNOUNCES NEW BOOKS FOR 2009-10

Hermes Press proudly announces its publication of complete reprints of all of the classic Irwin Allen television show comic book adaptations: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea; The Time Tunnel; and Land of the Giants. Hermes Press will kick off the series by reprinting Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Volume One which is being shipped to stores at the present time.

Click here for full press release on the new Irwin Allen books from Hermes Press

Download PDF sample (2.9MB) from the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Volume 1 (courtesy of Hermes Press)

MID-ATLANTIC NOSTALGIA CONVENTION

Below is a picture of David Hedison (with and courtesy of Diane Kachmar) at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in Aberdeen, Maryland, USA, 14 to 17 September 2006. For a full convention report click here.