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The Best Episodes of Disasters at Sea

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 6 - Death on the Staten Island Ferry
    8.3/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Death on the Staten Island Ferry

    S2:E6

    In October 2003, The Andrew Barbieri, a ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island crashed into a pier, killing eleven people and injuring many more. How did this happen?

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:Christopher Blow

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  2. Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 1 - Storm Watch
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Storm Watch

    S2:E1

    The loss of a huge container ship leads baffled investigators to the bottom of the ocean. Why did an experienced crew end up on a deadly course?

    Director:David Tebby
    Writer:Christopher Blow

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  3. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 1 - Trapped In Typhoon Alley
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Trapped In Typhoon Alley

    S1:E1

    When an underwater image of a shipwreck suggests the crew is to blame, the families of the dead refuse to believe it and launch an intensive quest for answers.

    Director:P.J. Naworynski
    Writer:Carl Knutson

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  4. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 2 - Deadly Neglect
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Deadly Neglect

    S1:E2

    When the SS Marine Electric sinks in a storm off the coast of Virginia, killing 31 sailors, the Coast Guard turns up a shocking cause for the disaster.

    Director:P.J. Naworynski
    Writer:Robert Eaton

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  5. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 3 - Four Minutes To Survive
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Four Minutes To Survive

    S1:E3

    When the MV Rocknes capsizes, investigators suspect the pilot veered off course. But soon they uncover a series of mistakes that happened before the ship left port.

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:John LaRose

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  6. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 3 - Fire in the Hold
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #6 - Fire in the Hold

    S3:E3

    When a massive cargo ship explodes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, an expert chemist uncovers what happened.

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:Eric Weinthal

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  7. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 4 - The Ice Ship
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #7 - The Ice Ship

    S1:E4

    When a ship sinks off the coast of Antarctica, investigators must turn to the photos and videos taken by the surviving passengers to find out what went wrong.

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writers:Andrew Kaufman, Andrew Kaufman

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  8. Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 2 - Fire Fight
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #8 - Fire Fight

    S2:E2

    On board the Norman Atlantic in 2014, a deadly and disastrous fire broke out. What caused the ferocious flames on this passenger ferry and why did it spread so quickly?

    Director:David Tebby
    Writers:Christopher Blow, Greg Gransden

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  9. Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 3 - Queen of the North
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Queen of the North

    S2:E3

    In March 2006, the Queen of the North sank after running aground on Gil Island in Wright Sound. What caused this historically strong and sturdy vessel to sink?

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:Dave Bene

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  10. Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 4 - The Arctic Rose Mystery
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #10 - The Arctic Rose Mystery

    S2:E4

    Fishing boats sink frequently in the Bering Sea, but normally at least some of the crew survive. What happened to the fishermen on the Arctic Rose in 2001?

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writers:Peter Findlay, Julia Nunes

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  11. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 6 - Torn Apart
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Torn Apart

    S1:E6

    A violent crack tears the MSC Napoli apart and leaves the crew stranded. As the investigators dig into the cause of the wreck, they discover an alarming design flaw.

    Director:P.J. Naworynski
    Writer:Corey Shurge

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  12. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 4 - Destination Unknown
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Destination Unknown

    S3:E4

    The Bering Sea is notoriously dangerous and in 2017 a crabbing vessel mysteriously vanished. Dedicated investigators and experts explain what happened?

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:Brian D. Young

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  13. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 5 - Capsized
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Capsized

    S3:E5

    In 1987, a modern ferry capsizes whilst traversing the English Channel. Investigators and experts explain how the incident caused 193 deaths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Christopher Blow

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  14. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 6 - Towed Under
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Towed Under

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Christopher Blow, Gary Lang

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  15. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 1 - Snapped in Two
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Snapped in Two

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Laurel Baker

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  16. Disasters at Sea Season 3 Episode 2 - Ignition Point
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Ignition Point

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Christopher Blow

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  17. Disasters at Sea Season 1 Episode 5 - Shipwrecked In Alaska
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Shipwrecked In Alaska

    S1:E5

    Flooding forces the crew of the Alaska Ranger to abandon ship in frigid waters off the coast of Alaska, setting off a massive rescue effort by the Coast Guard.

    Director:P.J. Naworynski
    Writer:Eric Weinthal

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  18. Disasters at Sea Season 2 Episode 5 - The Sinking of the Lady Mary
    7.5/10(28 votes)

    #18 - The Sinking of the Lady Mary

    S2:E5

    In March 2009, scallop fishing boat, the Lady Mary sank off the coast of New Jersey, killing six crew and leaving only one survivor. What happened to the Lady Mary?

    Director:Tim Wolochatiuk
    Writer:Laurel Baker

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Best Episodes Summary

"Death on the Staten Island Ferry" is the best rated episode of "Disasters at Sea". It scored 8.3/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Tim Wolochatiuk and written by Christopher Blow, it aired on 9/3/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Storm Watch".