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About China's Titanic: The Hunt For Lost Cargo Fortune On The Tek Sing

Join renowned treasure hunter Michael Hatcher and marine historian Nigel Pickford as they embark on an epic quest to uncover the wreck of the Chinese junk 'Tek Sing' (True Star) in the treacherous Galassa Straits of the South China Sea. This documentary recounts the thrilling story of the largest cargo of Chinese porcelain ever recovered, the detective work behind the discovery, and the tragic tale of the Tek Sing's sinking in 1822. Dive into maritime history, underwater archaeology, and the dramatic end of an era in Chinese trade, as 300,000 pieces of rare porcelain are brought to the surface after nearly 200 years. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

China's Titanic: The Hunt For Lost Cargo Fortune On The Tek Sing is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 50 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
China's Titanic: The Hunt For Lost Cargo Fortune On The Tek Sing
Runtime
50 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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