Four German cruisers sank during the Battle of the Falklands in World War I, and maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound is now searching for their wrecks.
Synopsis
Four German cruisers sank during the Battle of the Falklands in World War I, and maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound is now searching for their wrecks.
Synopsis
Maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound leads a team on a mission to locate the wrecks of four German cruisers lost during the Battle of the Falklands in 1914. The battle, fought between a Royal Navy task force and the German fleet, resulted in the sinking of the SMS Scharnhorst, among others. Over a century later, Bound and his crew face the challenges of the South Atlantic Ocean as they search for these sunken ships and the stories they contain.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Mensun Bound's search for lost ships.
- See the wreckage of the SMS Scharnhorst.
- Find out about the Battle of the Falklands.
Did You Know
- Four German ships sank during the Battle of the Falklands.
- The SMS Scharnhorst was the flagship of the German fleet.
- The Battle of the Falklands occurred during World War I.
- The documentary was released in 2020, over 100 years after the battle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Falklands?
Four of the five German cruisers sunk, including the flagship SMS Scharnhorst.
Who is leading the search for the lost ships from the Battle of the Falklands?
Maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound is leading the search for the ships.
How long after the battle are the ships being searched for?
The ships are being searched for more than 100 years after the battle.
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