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In 1773, the Royal Captain, an English merchant ship loaded with tea, silk and porcelain, hit a shoal in the East China Sea and sank, taking a fortune in its holds. Two centuries later, underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio returned to the scene of the shipwreck with an international team and cutting-edge equipment to explore the depths. Aboard the Ocean Voyager and armed with two submersibles, nicknamed Jules and Jim, capable of diving to more than 1,000 meters, Goddio began a new quest. His motivation? To rediscover the buried history of this merchant ship, more precious to him than any material treasure. Documentary: The White Gold of the Royal Captain Direction: Roland Savoye, Franck Goddio & Alain Moreau Production: Point du Jour #documentary #freedocumentary #documentaryhistory #exploration #history #archeology #oceans #wreck #treasure #discovery #mystery #depths #sea #adventure #submarine #expedition