1930s, The sky becomes overcast and the radio reception becomes poor. Amelia and Fred are having trouble hearing the signals from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca, which is waiting for them near Howland Island. They are also running low on fuel and becoming anxious.


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The sky becomes overcast and the radio reception becomes poor. Amelia and Fred are having trouble hearing the signals from the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca, which is waiting for them near Howland Island. They are also running low on fuel and becoming anxious.

Amelia makes her last clear radio transmission, saying “We are running north and south.” She is trying to locate Howland Island by flying along the line of position, but she does not see any sign of land or the Itasca. Fred is looking at the maps and the compass, hoping to find a clue.

1930s, waters off Howland Island, with the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca. The dream paints a cinematic maritime scene, capturing the ship against the Pacific expanse, standing by as part of Amelia Earhart's historic attempt to navigate the vast ocean.

Amelia Earhart communicates with the Coast Guard cutter Itasca, which is stationed near Howland Island to guide her. She reports her position and her estimated time of arrival. She also asks for weather and radio information. She sounds confident and calm.

Amelia Earhart communicates with the Coast Guard cutter Itasca, which is stationed near Howland Island to guide her. She reports her position and her estimated time of arrival. She also asks for weather and radio information. She sounds confident and calm.

Amelia Earhart approaches Howland Island, but she cannot see it. She is low on fuel and running out of time. She tries to locate the island by using her direction finder and her maps. She also asks the Itasca to send signals and smoke.

1930s, U.S. Coast Guard Itascaro, off Howland Island

In 1937, the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca, accompanied by lightning, large waves, fog, and a storm.

In 1937, a tense moment as Amelia Earhart attempts communication from the cockpit of the airplane to the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca.

In 1937, a serious moment as Amelia Earhart attempts communication from the cockpit of the airplane to the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca.

1930s, Howland Island in the Pacific, showcasing a visible runway. The dream paints a cinematic scene from above, capturing the island's remote beauty and the challenges faced by aviators like Amelia Earhart during this era.

Near Howland Island in 1937, amidst a storm with lightning and a tempest.

In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.

In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.

In 1937, Amelia Earhart and male navigator Fred Noonan making an emergency landing on Nikumaroro Island amid a storm.

Coordinates pointing towards Howland Island in 1937, with a storm and a map overlay.

Coordinates pointing towards Howland Island in 1937, with a storm and a map overlay.

1930s, Howland Island

In 1937, amid a storm over Wilkes Island in the Marshall Islands, a scene where Amelia Earhart is being arrested by Japanese military forces, with handcuffs, as a prisoner with guns present.

In 1937, amid a storm over Wilkes Island in the Marshall Islands, a scene where Amelia Earhart is being arrested by Japanese military forces, with handcuffs, as a prisoner with guns present.

Satellite image of Howland Island in the 1930s

In 1937, amid a storm over Wilkes Island in the Marshall Islands, a scene where Amelia Earhart's airplane is surrounded by Japanese military forces.

In 1937, amid a storm over Wilkes Island in the Marshall Islands, a scene where Amelia Earhart's airplane is surrounded by Japanese military forces.

In 1937, amid a storm over Wilkes Island in the Marshall Islands, a scene where Amelia Earhart is being arrested by Japanese military forces.

In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.

In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.

In 1937, a scene capturing the rear view of Amelia Earhart attempting communication from the cockpit of the airplane, with the fuel gauge visible, amidst a storm with lightning and thick storm clouds, indicating worsening weather conditions.