Adapted from the Patrick O'Brian novels, the film MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD (2003) changed the Royal Navy's adversaries from Americans in the War of 1812 to French in the Napoleonic Wars because producers feared alienating U.S. audiences. #MovieMonday | U.S. Naval Institute

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Master and Commander, meet Will Sofrin, the author of All Hands-On-Deck. Join Will as he recounts the incredible adventure behind Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World and his story of how they sailed The Rose, the replica eighteenth-century warship used in the movie, from Rhode Island to Hollywood, two oceans and thousands of miles away. All Hands-On-Deck is Sofrin’s account of this unforgettable voyage. After the talk, stay behind and watc

'Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World' was released 15 years ago today. Here's a look back at Peter Weir's Oscar-winning film, starring Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, and James D'Arcy. | IMDb