https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/9b1cb1c4-68da-45e5-aee8-8bc74f3876bf Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: https://PeriscopeFilm.com "The Seafarer" (1960s) is the pilot episode of a TV show made by Col. John D. Craig, who produced and hosted the TV shows "Danger is My Business", "I Search for Adventure" and "Kingdom of the Sea". This high adventure show was intended to focus on the world of the sea and the men who make their living on it and beneath it. Here, a deep sea treasure hunting operation is complicated by the presence of sharks. For whatever reason, no episodes of this show were ever produced beyond this pilot; perhaps it was just too expensive. 00:00 Main titles and introduction of Col. John D. Craig. 0:32 - “Seafarer” introduced as a series about ocean adventure. 0:35 - Focus on real-life daily adventures of men at sea. 0:44 - Sea life described as a mix of action, danger, and excitement. 0:54 - Adventures range from rivers to open ocean. 1:06 - Seafarers face unpredictable and violent sea conditions. 1:17 - Many of these men are volunteers. 1:47 - Some make their living through fishing. 1:56 - Tuna fishing operation shown. 2:07 - Fishing is dangerous and requires skill to control large fish. 2:32 - Oceans remain largely unexplored. 2:40 - Series highlights unusual real sea adventures. 2:47 - Filming at sea requires courage and persistence. 2:58 - Ocean filled with dangerous and massive creatures. 3:06 - Whale encounter shows unpredictability of marine life. 4:00 - Mini submarine similar to a Mark VII Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) used for diver transport. 6:01 - Treasure hunters working over a wreck worth millions. 6:11 - 65 ft depth and harsh conditions make recovery difficult. 6:26 - Ex-Marines struggle to retrieve $7 million treasure. 6:36 - Blasting wreck attracted sharks. 7:16 - Shooting sharks worsened the situation. 7:25 - Sharks drawn by food and activity around wreck. 7:38 - Airlift device introduced for recovering treasure. 7:45 - Equipment requires SCUBA diver safety from sharks. 8:16 - Treasure appears like mud but is valuable ore. 8:22 - Wreck rich in resources but full of sharks. 8:27 - Hard hat diving gear chosen for inspection. 8:59 - Diving technique explained with pressure adjustments. 9:38 - Heavy gear limits mobility but may help in wreck. 10:00 - Danger of fouled air lines emphasized. 10:09 - Quote about importance of breathing highlights risk. 10:17 - Diver faces near suffocation. 10:29 - Emergency escape attempt 11:03 - Lightweight hookah gear explained as safer alternative. 11:22 - Sound underwater attracts sea creatures. 11:34 - Dangerous marine animals surround divers. 11:49 - Sharks attracted primarily by sound and feeding activity. 12:05 - Diver retreats due to danger. 12:26 - Shooting sharks causes more to gather. 13:07 - Diving operations paused due to shark threat. 13:20 - Hypothesis that sound attracts sharks. 13:31 - Testing confirms sound draws marine life. 13:43 - Tiger sharks observed as unpredictable. 14:13 - Sharks follow divers due to noise. 14:22 - Decision made to eliminate sharks. 14:40 - Shark fishing begins. 15:02 - Landing sharks is extremely dangerous. 15:30 - Large tiger sharks described as powerful and deadly. 15:48 - After many catches, shark threat reduced. 16:09 - Divers prepare to resume work. 16:28 - Area appears safe from sharks. 16:31 - Treasure recovery resumes using airlift system. 16:57 - Ore transported to surface through suction system. 17:21 - Hose movement described as powerful and alive. 17:35 - Treasure identified as valuable mineral ore. 17:43 - Recovery yields 30 tons daily. 17:46 - Operation generates significant profits. 17:55 - Modern treasure hunting proven successful. 18:08 - Potential total value reaches millions. 18:16 - Seafarers endure hardship but love the sea. 18:24 - Human persistence drives continued exploration. 18:32 - Ocean stories remain endlessly fascinating. 18:39 - Future episodes will feature more sea adventures. 19:00 - Closing remarks. 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