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The Best Episodes of Disasters at Sea

Every episode of Disasters at Sea ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Disasters at Sea!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Fire in the Hold" is the best rated episode of "Disasters at Sea". It scored 8.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/14/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Storm Watch".

  • Fire in the Hold
    8.4/1018 votes
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    #1 - Fire in the Hold

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Storm Watch
    8.3/1033 votes
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    #2 - Storm Watch

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/30/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Death on the Staten Island Ferry
    8.3/1026 votes
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    #3 - Death on the Staten Island Ferry

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/3/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Trapped In Typhoon Alley
    8.2/1030 votes
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    #4 - Trapped In Typhoon Alley

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deadly Neglect
    8.0/1028 votes
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    #5 - Deadly Neglect

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Four Minutes To Survive
    8.0/1026 votes
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    #6 - Four Minutes To Survive

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fire Fight
    8.0/1026 votes
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    #7 - Fire Fight

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 8/6/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Queen of the North
    8.0/1031 votes
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    #8 - Queen of the North

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/13/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Arctic Rose Mystery
    8.0/1023 votes
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    #9 - The Arctic Rose Mystery

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/20/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ice Ship
    7.9/1026 votes
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    #10 - The Ice Ship

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Snapped in Two
    7.9/1021 votes
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    #11 - Snapped in Two

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ignition Point
    7.9/1017 votes
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    #12 - Ignition Point

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Destination Unknown
    7.9/1021 votes
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    #13 - Destination Unknown

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Towed Under
    7.9/1014 votes
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    #14 - Towed Under

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2021

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shipwrecked In Alaska
    7.8/1022 votes
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    #15 - Shipwrecked In Alaska

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/26/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Torn Apart
    7.8/1025 votes
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    #16 - Torn Apart

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Capsized
    7.8/1018 votes
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    #17 - Capsized

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2021

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sinking of the Lady Mary
    7.7/1021 votes
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    #18 - The Sinking of the Lady Mary

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A