The Treasures of the Depths

Name: The Treasures of the Depths
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014-01-01

2014 · 45 min · Documentary

In the abyss of the ocean lies a world of mysteries and sunken treasures. But the laws governing the seas are not enough to end the debate over the right to claim possession of these Roman ships, Spanish galleons, and centuries-old luxury ropemakers. Follow Dr. Robert Ballard and his team of specialists as they embark on a remarkable underwater expedition in the Mediterranean Sea to discover and study ancient shipwrecks.

Written by Mishca Goss

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