Episode
Expedition Unknown: Chasing the Fortune of Sir Francis Drake
Overview
Josh Gates searches land and sea for the lost fortune of legendary pirate Sir Francis Drake; joining treasure hunters and maritime archaeologists, Josh hunts for a lost cache of Spanish gold and the remains of Drake himself.
Details
- Series
- Expedition Unknown
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2019-08-22
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Chasing the Fortune of Sir Francis Drake is Episode 3 in Season 8 of Expedition Unknown. It aired on 2019-08-22. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 2: Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Josh Gates investigates a unique Dead Sea Scroll etched with riddles that could lead to an ancient treasure. Following new leads, Josh treks into the punishing Jordanian desert in search of the potential fortune.
Episode 4: Mystery of Dead Mountain
Braving sub-zero conditions of Siberia, Josh Gates investigates the Dyatlov Pass incident, during which nine hikers died under suspicious circumstances in 1959.
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Episode 5: Siberia's Coldest Case
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Episode 6: The Search For Florida's Lost Pirate
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Episode 7: Hunt for the Chupacabra
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Episode 8: Lost Tomb of the Mummy
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Episode 9: Chasing the Snake Kings
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Episode 10: Cracking the Secret
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Episode 11: Gold Rush Of The Atlantic
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Episode 13: The Secret Solved
Josh Gates cuts another expedition short to return to his hometown of Boston and pursue the strongest lead in decades for a 40 year old treasure hunt dubbed: The Secret. Following the amazing solve of a Boston puzzle maker could lead him to the very prize he has sought himself for years.