Disasters at Sea

2018 – 2021
Returning Series
Documentary · Reality
~45m / ep
3 seasons
7.3/10

Dedicated investigators uncover the devastating chain of circumstances that caused a maritime disaster. With the evidence at the bottom of the sea, ingenuity is required to find the cause – whether it is human error or the uncontrollable ocean.

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Latest: Season 3 · 2021

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E1. Snapped in Two
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
When a massive bulk carrier snaps in two and sinks into the North Atlantic, investigators rush to find the cause before a similar disaster happens again.
E2. Ignition Point
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
An explosion on a chemical tanker in 2004 off the coast of Virginia leads to heroic rescue efforts and an investigation full of shocking revelations.
E3. Fire in the Hold
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
When a massive cargo ship explodes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, an expert chemist uncovers what happened.
E4. Destination Unknown
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
The Bering Sea is notoriously dangerous and in 2017 a crabbing vessel mysteriously vanished. Dedicated investigators and experts explain what happened?
E5. Capsized
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
In 1987, a modern ferry capsizes whilst traversing the English Channel. Investigators and experts explain how the incident caused 193 deaths.
E6. Towed Under
Feb 14, 2021 · 45m
In 2007 on the River Clyde, Scotland, a bulk carrier is assisted by a tugboat. Dedicated investigators explain how the journey went wrong, leaving three men dead.