Shipwreck Detectives

The Shipwreck Detectives, a dedicated group of Australian marine archaeologists, have made it their life's work to uncover the truth, through discovery and excavation of some of Australia's most notorious shipwrecks. Using state of the art forensic science and cutting-edge technology these modern-day maritime detectives attempt to solve the puzzles of the past and reveal spectacular evidence of mutiny, murder and buried treasure.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Shipwreck Detectives

First Air Date

January 1, 2002

Last Air Date

January 15, 2003

Seasons

2

Episodes

6

Language

—

Networks

S02E03

Teardrop of Treasure

On a reef in Sri Lanka lies a wreck that has been systematically plundered by treasure hunters. Its identity remains one of the most enduring mysteries of maritime archaeology. Another wreck - the Dolphin - went down carrying twenty-nine chests of silver and has never been found, and In Galle harbour, another important wreck is being excavated, the 17th Avondster; however the tsunami sweeps everything before it. The maritime archeological unit is destroyed, but amid the destruction, the Sri Lankan archaeologists are still able to count their blessings - they have all survived and some valuable artefacts have been recovered.

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