8.4/1018 votesLoading...#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.
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8.3/1033 votesLoading...#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
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8.3/1026 votesLoading...#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?
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8.2/1030 votesLoading...#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
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8.0/1028 votesLoading...#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.
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8.0/1026 votesLoading...#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.
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8.0/1026 votesLoading...#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?
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8.0/1030 votesLoading...#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?
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8.0/1023 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/1026 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/1021 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/1017 votesLoading...#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.
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7.9/1021 votesLoading...#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?
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7.9/1014 votesLoading...#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
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7.8/1022 votesLoading...#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
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7.8/1025 votesLoading...#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
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7.8/1018 votesLoading...#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
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7.7/1021 votesLoading...#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
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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".