“When men hunt for sunken treasure they will always discover something – sometimes the treasure, sometimes not. But whatever happens, they will surely discover something they never knew before about themselves.” This little nugget of wisdom is one of many you’ll find in the complete “Sunken Treasure” episode of The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.
On the air from 1966 to 1976, this documentary series was solely responsible for inspiring a generation of ocean enthusiasts, conservationists, explorers, scientists, and filmmakers. The narration by Rod Serling of Twilight Zone fame adds to the level of suspense and adventure.
In this episode in particular, Cousteau and his crew are searching for a share of $50 million of unrecovered Spanish treasure fabled to be lying undisturbed deep in the waters of the Caribbean – $1 million alone in an area called the Silver Bank. Excavating an underwater wreck, they uncover everything from animal bones to pewter dishes. Do they ultimately find the treasure they’re looking for? You’ll have to invest the 49 minutes to find out. It’s a commitment, sure. But worth it.
