Name: Gold Divers
Released: 2012-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Shawn Pomrenke, Emily Riedel, Kris Kelly

TV Show · Reality

Every summer, as the glacial ice melts around this frozen and isolated port, a handful of fortune seekers hunt for hold in the unlikeliest of places: the bottom of the uncompromising Bering Sea. Meet the eccentric crew of characters who spend hours on the ocean floor looking for the gold that will make their fortune.

2012 · 44m

Starring Shawn Pomrenke, Emily Riedel, Kris Kelly

Director John Gray

EPISODE 1

Paydirt

In Nome, Alaska, the gold rush is on! Meet the dredgers who pilot their dredges and dive with hoses to suck up gold from the bottom of the frigid, unpredictable Bering Sea.

42 min
EPISODE 2

One Bad Deal

A bar brawl threatens Shawn's health and the future of the Christine Rose. Meanwhile, the Wild Ranger struggles with a leak and an injured crew member.

41 min
EPISODE 3

Suction

The dredges take advantage of the perfect weather, but novice crews and poorly designed vessels cause tempers to flare. Emily learns the dangers of dredging first hand.

42 min
EPISODE 4

A Viking Funeral

Tensions are running high as the dredgers search for new gold hot-spots. Meanwhile, an accident with the 15-tonne excavator threatens to end one deckhand's season.

42 min
EPISODE 5

Captaincy

Simmering grievances come to the boil when Wild Ranger owner Vern fires one of his crew. Meanwhile, a jammed sluice box leads to a bitter fight between Zeke and Emily.

38 min
EPISODE 6

Eureka!

On the Christine Rose, a hastily welded winch roller gives way, releasing a cable that throws a crew member overboard. Scott insists on diving despite his injured leg.

35 min