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
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	—
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Australia
Production Companies	Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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