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Disasters at Sea

Disasters at Sea

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Disasters at Sea

2018- 2021

3 Seasons

18 Episodes

7.2(8 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Reality

Overview

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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Starring

Robert K. Sprogis

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Creative team

Showrunner: Kelly McKeown

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