Set in 1969, The Last Voyage of the Arabella is the story of five young American sailors that attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a 39-foot wooden sailboat without a motor. Their proposed destination is Lisbon, Portugal. Within hours of leaving their home port in Massachusetts, the crew of the Arabella are presented with unforeseen challenges. They face beauty and hardship beyond their wildest dreams, encountering severe storms, extraordinary sea creatures and even pirates along the way. Inspired by a true story, this tale is based on the journals of the youngest member of the crew, Andrew Antonelli, who was 17 years old at the time. The Last Voyage of the Arabella chronicles the epic adventure of five young men and their beloved wooden ship Arabella ; glories and misfortunes await them on their journey.
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