Name: The Hunt for Eagle 56
Released: 2019-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

The Hunt for Eagle 56

Documentary 2019

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A group of New England wreck divers investigates the sinking of the USS Eagle 56 off the coast of Maine during World War II, unearthing clues leading them to believe that the US Navy warship was sunk by a German submarine.

Documentary 2019

EPISODE 1

Lost to History

A group of divers discovers portions of the long-lost WWII patrol ship Eagle 56 off the coast of Maine, but the wreck contradicts the official story which suggests a 75-year-old cover-up.
EPISODE 2

The Mystery Deepens

The divers find the missing stern of Eagle 56 and it suggests the ship was sunk by a German torpedo. Exploring whether a U-Boat may have attacked the American coast in the final week of WWII.
EPISODE 3

History Rewritten

A final dive and a trip to German archives reveal that Eagle 56, the last warship sunk off the US coast in WWII, was the victim of a U-Boat. Family members receive long-denied medals.

Kirk Wolfinger

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Tim Evans

Producer

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The Hunt for Eagle 56

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Studio: Smithsonian Channel
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019

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Primary: English (United States) (AAC, Dolby 5.1, CC)

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: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

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