National Geographic - The Sea Hunters Set 2 (2005) Part 6 The Search for S S Alabama

Plumb the depths of history in risk-filled, real-life underwater expeditions. Explore Earth's last frontier alongside veteran divers as they document historically significant shipwrecks around the globe. Hosted by best-selling author Clive Cussler, renowned storyteller and acclaimed 'Grandmaster of Adventure', and noted marine archaeologist James Delgado, The Sea Hunters takes you to the bottom of the Baltic, Atlantic, and Pacific to look for vessels lost in three centuries–a ship stuffed with masterpieces bound for Catherine the Great's collection, a Confederate raider from the Civil War, the Cunard liner that heroically rescued Titanic survivors, and more. Compelling adventures that include history, science and mystery make up each fascinating episode. Careful never to remove relics from their final resting places, the Sea Hunters record their finds with superb underwater videography, letting you share their sense of discovery. You'll also learn the historical background of each ship and listen in as experts wrestle with the technical challenges of each dive. These six action-packed episodes make you a participant in daring expeditions and a true witness to history.

Part 6 The Search for S S Alabama

During the American Civil War, the Confederacy commissioned ships specifically designed to beat the Union blocade of Southern ports. The Sea Hunters look for examples of this evolution in naval warfare the Nola and Mary Celestia, blockade runners built for speed, and the Alabama, the Confederacy's deadliest raider.

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