Raft of Medusa

Overview

In 1816, the French frigate Méduse ran aground off the coast of Africa. With not enough lifeboats, 150 people were forced onto a makeshift wooden raft and towed behind the officers. But when the tow ropes were suddenly cut, the passengers were abandoned to the unforgiving ocean. What followed was a terrifying descent into madness, mutiny, and cannibalism. Discover the horrifying true story behind the famous painting, The Raft of the Medusa.