National Geographic Specials - 1986

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Secrets of the Titanic

1 - Secrets of the Titanic

Air Date: January 3, 1986

Consists of historical photos and footage of the massive steamer, the exploration by Dr. Robert Ballard, and a look inside the ship itself.

Chesapeake Borne

2 - Chesapeake Borne

Air Date: January 15, 1986

Observes the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Shows how the region's main industry, crabbing, shapes lives.

Creatures of the Mangrove

3 - Creatures of the Mangrove

Air Date: February 12, 1986

Shows the ecosystem of mangrove trees, including fiddler crabs, proboscis monkeys, and mudskippers.

Jerusalem: Within These Walls

4 - Jerusalem: Within These Walls

Air Date: March 12, 1986

A view of Jerusalem and its people, a product of 3000 years of history and religious faith.

Quest for the Atocha

5 - Quest for the Atocha

Air Date: March 23, 1986

A search for the treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha.

Realm of the Alligator

6 - Realm of the Alligator

Air Date: April 16, 1986

A swampland on the Georgia-Florida border is ruled by the fearsome alligator.