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202587 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Death Coast

202587 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over six thousand vessels have been lost to the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic's Death Coast, a site of notorious shipwrecks.

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Over six thousand vessels have been lost to the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic's Death Coast, a site of notorious shipwrecks.

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Jeff Thrasherdirector

Scott Simpson

Scott Simpsonwriter

Jeff MacKinnoncast

Mike Pizziocast

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Jeff Mackinnon stands at the edge of the Death Coast in the North Atlantic. This area has witnessed over six thousand shipwrecks throughout history. After a decade-long ban on salvaging, Mackinnon gained exclusive rights to search for lost treasures. He has 12 weeks to investigate these wrecks before severe weather disrupts his work. Mackinnon and his team aim to recover gold and artifacts from ships lost during trade and conflict. The film covers their efforts and the stories behind these maritime disasters.

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