74% Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal
Network:National Geographic
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Aired on Aug 22, 2024, 2:00 AM
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Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal tells the true story of maverick scientist Tommy Thompson and his resourceful team who stunned the world in 1989 by recovering three tons of gold from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean from the famous 1857 shipwreck, SS Central America. The three-part series follows the 30-year story of adventure, deception and personal turmoil that takes Tommy from celebrated explorer to infamous fugitive and, ultimately, lands him in a prison cell.
Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)
E1
Impossible Riches
A maverick scientist assembles a renegade team of experts to attempt the seemingly impossible salvaging a gold-laden shipwreck from the deep ocean.
Aug 21, 2024
60 min
E2
Follow the Money
Tommys discovery makes him an American hero. But his fortunes change as lawyers lay claim to the newfound gold, leaving his investors empty-handed.
Aug 21, 2024
60 min
E3
The Manhunt
Tommy Thompson fails to appear in court. US Marshals are determined to get hold of him to locate the missing gold and launch a manhunt. Tommy's health begins to deteriorate while on the run.
Aug 21, 2024
60 min
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