Pirate Gold of Adak Island is set on Adak Island, part of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. During World War Two, it was occupied by the Japanese until American forces pushed them from the island chain in 1943.
The U.S. Navy garrisoned the island and turned it into a fortress; the base had over 6000 personnel at its peak. In 1943, a Navy worker was constructing a pathway between two huts when he found a tin can containing hundreds of gold coins dating from the 1880s and 1890s.
PIRATE TREASURE?
It was concluded that the coins belonged to Captain Gregory Dwargstof, a Russian seal poacher who operated in and around the islands during the 1800s.
The U.S. Government targeted the illegal poaching operation and sent the Navy to seize Dwargstof and his fleet. However, before the authorities could arrest the captain, he fled in his fastest ship to hide the profits of his poaching.
He headed to Adak Island and buried the cans of gold coins all over the island, hoping to return and collect his booty later.
However, Captain Dwargstof was captured before he could return to claim his fortune.
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WHAT IS THE PIRATE GOLD OF ADAK ISLAND ABOUT?
This reality docuseries is a good old-fashioned treasure hunt and similar in genre to Big Timber. It's a race against time as the group searches for the hidden gold before winter sets in.
The team will have to use all of their skills to navigate the treacherous terrain and uncover the long-lost pirate treasure.
This hunt is made more difficult because the island is littered with thousands of unexploded bombs.
Each bleep of the metal detector brings a mix of delight and fear; is this a gold coin? Or a Japanese artillery shell!
You'll love Pirate Gold of Adak Island if you're a fan of reality TV shows like ‘The Curse Of Oak Island‘ or ‘Gold Rush‘. It's an intriguing story, and the history of Adak Island is fascinating.
IS THE PIRATE GOLD OF ADAK WORTH WATCHING?
The mystery of the island and the legend of Captain Dwargstof is unravelled over the course of the series, and it's a treasure hunt like no other.
If the team of locals and outside experts can find the gold, not only will they get rich, but they'll be able to secure a future for those who live on this barren island in the middle of the Bering sea.
If you're looking for a show that's equal parts informative and entertaining, this is the one for you.
Netflix has another winner on its hands with Pirate Gold of Adak Island. Following the conclusion of season one, fans are already clamouring for season two.
