Ep 14. Skeleton in the Sand: The Montana

In the season 1 finale of Deep Sea Detectives, episode 14 titled "Skeleton in the Sand: The Montana," the exploration team takes on the daunting task of finding the wreckage of the passenger steamship, Montana, which sunk in 1921. The ship mysteriously disappeared off the coast of Virginia and has eluded recovery efforts for almost a century.

The team utilizes modern technology, including side-scan sonar and remotely operated vehicles, to search the ocean floor for any traces of the Montana. The exploration begins in the early morning of a brisk autumn day, as the team's vessel sets out on the journey to the last known location of the Montana.

The team, led by experienced deep-sea divers and historians, encounters a few challenges along the way. The ocean floor, overgrown with seaweed and debris, makes it difficult to detect any significant findings. The rough waves and unpredictable currents also add to the difficulty of the search. As the team continues their search, they remain hopeful that they will eventually find the wreckage.

After hours of searching and analyzing sonar data, the team detects a large, metallic object on the ocean floor. With the help of their remotely operated vehicle, the team is able to confirm that the object is indeed the Montana. The team is overjoyed with the discovery and immediately begins a thorough investigation of the wreckage.

The investigation provides insight into the cause of the Montana's sinking. The team discovers that the ship had suffered from a mechanical failure and was sinking slowly. While the crew was attempting to repair the ship, they were hit by a sudden storm that caused the ship to capsize and sink to the bottom of the ocean.

The exploration team also discovers something unexpected. In the cargo hold of the Montana, the team finds a mysterious, unmarked crate. Upon opening the crate, the team discovers the skeletal remains of a person. The discovery prompts the team to launch an investigation to determine the identity of the person and the reason for their presence on the Montana.

As the team begins to unravel the mystery of the skeleton in the sand, they find evidence of foul play. The investigation leads them to suspect that the person found in the crate was a victim of foul play before the Montana's sinking.

Throughout the episode, the team must navigate the challenging waters and ocean floor while piecing together the Montana's tragic story. The episode concludes with a poignant reminder of the power and mystery of the ocean and the stories it holds.

Overall, "Skeleton in the Sand: The Montana" is a thrilling conclusion to the first season of Deep Sea Detectives, providing an intriguing mystery alongside fascinating insights into oceanic exploration and technology.