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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
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.
Written by Laurel BakerGuest stars Captain Chris Hearn
Episode 2
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.
Written by Christopher Blow
Episode 3
When a massive cargo ship explodes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, an expert chemist uncovers what happened.
Directed by Tim WolochatiukWritten by Eric Weinthal
Episode 4
The Bering Sea is notoriously dangerous and in 2017 a crabbing vessel mysteriously vanished. Dedicated investigators and experts explain what happened?
Directed by Tim WolochatiukWritten by Brian D. YoungGuest stars David Batty
Episode 5
In 1987, a modern ferry capsizes whilst traversing the English Channel. Investigators and experts explain how the incident caused 193 deaths.
Written by Christopher Blow
Episode 6
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.
Written by Christopher Blow, Gary Lang
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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