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200830 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(2,457 ratings)• TMDB

Navy Divers

200830 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(2,457 ratings)• TMDB

A four-episode Australian observational series that follows 27 men training for the clearance diver branch of the Royal Australian Navy, with only 14 spots available.

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A four-episode Australian observational series that follows 27 men training for the clearance diver branch of the Royal Australian Navy, with only 14 spots available.

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Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chudirector

Briana Evigan

Briana Evigancast

Robert Hoffmancast

Will Kemp

Cassie Ventura

Cassie Venturacast

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Navy Divers is a four-episode Australian observational documentary series that debuted on the ABC1 on 28 October 2008. The program follows 27 men training to enter the clearance diver branch of the Royal Australian Navy, into which only 14 will be accepted.

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