Martin Bayerle, who discovered RMS Republic in 1981 while diving south of Nantucket at a depth of 270 feet, is embarking on his second major recovery mission for this sunken ship. Built in 1903 and sunk when it rammed into poor visibility in 1909, the vessel is believed to contain untold millions in face-value gold coins - an amount that could exceed $1 billion today. Bayerle, who was once imprisoned for manslaughter after shooting his wife's lover and attempting extortion, may have better insights on where the golden treasures are buried; he has assembled a team of expert salvagers, including his son, to explore and potentially recover these riches.
1. The Mysterious Treasure of the Republic
Aired: Feb 8, 2016Martin Bayerle and his son embark on a perilous expedition to uncover the sec...
