Drama

Season 1

Episode 11

Chinese Whispers

( 43:16

397 MB )

HMAS Hammersley encounters a rogue vessel smuggling Conflict Diamonds to an international terror group, Swain is held hostage and it seems for a time that he will not live to see his child born.

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TITLE & PLOT INFO

Catch and ReleaseIn episode one of Sea Patrol, a bizarre confrontation between a fishing vessel and a gigantic Northwest Shelf oil rig is the curtain raiser on a tour of violence and tragedy for the crew of the HMAS Hammersley.Aired on Channel 9

The Dogs of WarHammersley brings off a dramatic evacuation of Australian aid workers from an island in the strife-torn Samaru Archipelago. With the crackle of machine gun fire in the hills and mortars exploding in the water, Hammersley manages to get its human...Aired on Channel 9

Night of the Long KnivesThe crew of the HMAS Hammersley uncover a terrorist plot to assassinate a senior United States official. Kate has some doubts about the Hammersley's new popular crew-mate, a war hero who holds a dark secret.Aired on Channel 9

The Third Man2Dads' courage and strength of character saves Hammersley when it becomes the target of a terrorist attack.Aired on Channel 9

Welcome AboardExecutive Officer Lieutenant Kate McGregor and Bosun's Mate Spider Webb are on their first patrol aboard HMAS Hammersley.Aired on Channel 9

Monkey BusinessIn episode two of Sea Patrol, a foolish con-trick, played at a foreign port by the cheeky new crew member ends up placing many of his colleagues in peril.Aired on Channel 9

Fortune FavoursIt's a reverse case of snakes and ladders when a new Navy recruit makes her first onboard error.Aired on Channel 9

Crocodile TearsA new Commanding Officer and the discovery of a cruel and lucrative trade in crocodile skins, results in some tense and disturbing moments for the crew of the HMAS Hammersley.Aired on Channel 9

Eye for an EyeWhen Kate is forced to shoot a young woman in self-defence, she becomes the target of the woman's two older brothers who are hell bent on revenge.Aired on Channel 9

What Lies BeneathWhen HMAS Hammersley runs into a submerged buoy equipped with a sophisticated transponder unit, two crew members narrowly escape death and the ship gets involved in a hunt for a murderous gang of drug smugglers.Aired on Channel 9

China DollsIn episode three of Sea Patrol, the plight of a critically ill, pregnant woman presents a challenge to the medical skills and emotional stamina of several of the Hammersley crew. Yanlin (Hsiao Ling Tang) is one of a group of Asian women found...Aired on Channel 9

The Right StuffThe crew of Hammersley launches a daring raid to recover a cargo of stolen uranium from armed terrorists. Kate queries Dutchy's professionalism after he injures her during a boarding party, and Mike's godson is taken hostage by smugglerAired on Channel 9

Crimes of PassionWhile on some well earned R&R at a resort island, Dutchy and 2Dads try their hand at a favourite hobby - picking up girls.Aired on Channel 9

Ghost Of Things PastIn the middle of a vicious storm the Hammersley nearly collides with a deserted yacht.Aired on Channel 9

TakedownAn ugly hostage situation on board HMAS Hammersley sees two of the ship's female officers taken hostage below decks.Aired on Channel 9

GunsThe Hammersley battles a violent storm in the Arafura Sea as it answers a "mayday" call from the boat owned by Matt and Simone Robsenn (Blair McDonough and Jessica Napier). But as events unfold it seems there is a greater enemy within the ship.Aired on Channel 9

Heaven Born CaptainsAfter going on a blind date with an SAS commander, Kate believes her love life is starting to look up. When a French naval captain attempts to seduce Mike, he has to call on all his diplomacy skills.Aired on Channel 9

RansomIt resembles a scene from a Hollywood movie as the crew of HMAS Hammersley takes a break on a tropical island.Aired on Channel 9

Spoils of WarWhen Hammersley finds dead bodies at sea, they discover a boatload of Iraqi refugees has caught fire and sunk.Aired on Channel 9

IrukandjiPursuing pirates, the Hammersley rescues a family in distress. Chefo falls foul to a denizen of the deep and a life is lost.Aired on Channel 9

Ghost NetA special bond is formed between a child in desperate circumstances, and one of the Hammersley's young guns. As the warship approaches a boat suspected of illegal fishing, the Hammersley crew is horrified to see the vessel make a run for it -...Aired on Channel 9

Giving up the DeadThe ugly practice of drink spiking has drastic effects on two of the Hammersley crew who eventually find themselves facing a fiery death at sea.Aired on Channel 9

Paradise LostA series of shocking surprises await the crew when they discover a secret community living on a tropical island. Robert risks his life to save Bomber during a gunfight with drug runners. Mike investigates claims of an illicit romance between two...Aired on Channel 9

Dead ZoneWhen Hammersley's crew visit remote Stokes Island to collect a prisoner for transport, Kate is appalled at the inhumane methods by which he's been restrained.Aired on Channel 9

Under The RadarThe chase to apprehend an illegal shark fin fishing boat is fraught with frustration and danger for the crew of the Hammersley.Aired on Channel 9

Oh Danny BoyAn alcohol-fueled evening results in life changing experiences for two of the Hammersley's crew, with one emerging with a new piece of body art and the other discovering an unexpected body.Aired on Channel 9

BirdsThe Australian Navy's non-fraternisation rules for crew members lead to a gut wrenching climax when one of the Hammersley's favourite sons faces the horror of an underwater amputation.Aired on Channel 9

Big FishDutchy and Charge take drastic action to catch two prison escapees on a remote island. Hammersley rescues a kidnapped pilot with a dangerous secret. Charge finds himself in a psychological battle with a convicted murderer.Aired on Channel 9

The StingerOn a routine boarding, Dutchy is surprised to discover one of the fishing crew is Jim Roth. Jim is clearly working on some clandestine mission but a moment of recognition by Dutchy threatens to blow his cover.Aired on Channel 9

Precious CargoWhen a shipping container is found to contain refugees, the Hammersley races against time to hunt down the smugglers' ship and rescue its cargo of human beings.Aired on Channel 9

Half LifeA Geiger counter becomes a ticking time bomb as the crew of Hammersley acts on a distress call from a helicopter that has gone down on Victory Day Island.Aired on Channel 9

Hidden AgendasThe loneliness of a Navy wife impacts on the Hammersley when one crew member considers applying for a desk job rather than jeopardise his marriage.Aired on Channel 9

Shoes of the FishermanRobert is lost overboard in mysterious circumstances, sparking a major search. Mike and the crew are taunted by Hannibal, the notorious skipper of an illegal fishing boat.Aired on Channel 9

Black FlightsHammersley comes to the aid of a stricken fishing boat and its young skipper, Leigh Scarpia. They tow her back to her home port, Winston, a small fishing village on the Gulf.Aired on Channel 9

Rescue MeThe Hammersley confronts a series of new menaces in the northern waters... pirates, toxic crabs, and a gorgeous solo yachtswoman with a rescue fetish.Aired on Channel 9

Red Sky MorningSome light-hearted snorkeling near sunken wrecks switches in seconds from tropical nirvana to a nightmare that ultimately sees two of the Hammersley's crew fighting for survival.Aired on Channel 9

Heart of GlassMother love has a deep impact on the Hammersley crew, resulting in great sadness for one sailor and a terrifying hostage situation for another two...Aired on Channel 9

Universal DonorThe crew uncover a grisly trade when they intercept a cargo of human organs. Hammersley is in a desperate race to capture a murderous crime syndicate operating in Australian waters.Aired on Channel 9

LifelineWhen 2Dads agrees to help try to fix a privately owned submarine at sea, it leads to a catastrophic accident. The submarine suddenly sinks with 2Dads and its Captain, Jack Henty, aboard. Though Jack manages to escape, he has bad news - he...Aired on Channel 9

Through The StormThe crew of Hammersley race to rescue children missing in a cyclone as Spider battles a personal storm of his own.Aired on Channel 9

Pearls Before SwineAn outbreak of pearl poaching in northern waters sees an inflatable vessel launched from the Hammersley hot on the trail of two jet-ski gunning thieves. Then the unthinkable happens: the inflatable runs out of petrol.Aired on Channel 9

Shadow LineA golden carrot is dangled before one of the Hammersley's top brass, offering command of a super yacht that will sail to the world's most glamorous destinationsAired on Channel 9

Dutch CourageDutchy's traumatic experiences as a Gulf War hero return to haunt him, and endanger Kate's life. The crew is caught in a web of murder and corruption when they uncover an international smuggling operation. Mike vows revenge when Kate is attacked...Aired on Channel 9

Dead SeaHammersley is in foreign waters assisting Madelaine Cruise on another clandestine ASIO mission. In a daring and dangerous evacuation on foreign soil, the RHIB party seek to rescue ASIO Agent Smith under gunfire.Aired on Channel 9

Under The HammerWhen the Hammersley loses its mascot bad luck dogs the boat. Mike feels the heat, literally.Aired on Channel 9

SafeguardBuffer (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) lives up to his name, and Charge (John Batchelor) must face up to his past as the Hammersley encounters some explosive situations in the Timor Sea. The Hammersley is in pursuit of a vessel suspected of carrying...Aired on Channel 9

Rules of EngagementUnresolved romantic tension has a dramatic effect on some of the Hammersley crew, after a savage mortar attack by insurgents on the Samaru island of Minatu.Aired on Channel 9

RawhideHammersley hunts down cattle rustlers behind the hijacking of live cattle shipments. Robert takes desperate measures to be seen as a team player by his crew mates Bird is terrorised by her ex-boyfriend.Aired on Channel 9

The HuntedThe crew are at the pub when a couple of fishing charter owners, Henry and Travis, approach Bird and Ryan and offer them a cheap fishing trip.Aired on Channel 9

Damage ControlMike pursues a kidnapper into a mangrove swamp with dire results.Aired on Channel 9

Secret CargoThe heroic rescue of a young couple from a disabled yacht becomes a tragic mystery when one of the seemingly healthy couple collapses and dies on board Hammersley.Aired on Channel 9

A Brilliant CareerA change of command on HMAS Hammersley results in divided loyalties and the humiliation of the ship's most senior female officer.Aired on Channel 9

Brotherhood Of The SeasWhen 2Dads goes missing on a scuba diving trip, Charge risks his life and career to find him. Mike creates a diplomatic incident when he searches a North Korean ship suspected of smuggling.Bomber is forced to confront her romantic feelings for a...Aired on Channel 9

The Morning AfterAfter arresting the crew of an FFV, Charge finds that the Captain, Karno, is fearful he will be killed when he returns home without his boat.Aired on Channel 9

Chinese WhispersHMAS Hammersley encounters a rogue vessel smuggling Conflict Diamonds to an international terror group, Swain is held hostage and it seems for a time that he will not live to see his child born.Aired on Channel 9

Black GoldThe death of ET is questioned when a woman is rescued. Exhausted and paranoid she escapes, the crew have to search for her. While looking for her, Buffer slips into a large oil smuggling syndicate.Aired on Channel 9

Friends Close; Enemies CloserA few simple telephone calls bring both hope and horror to one of the Hammersley's favourite sons.Aired on Channel 9

Rumble in the JungleIt should have been a straightforward assignment for HMAS Hammersley, delivering much needed medical supplies to a number of remote New Guinea Islands. But no sooner have Dutchy and Swain arrived to make the first delivery, violence breaks out on...Aired on Channel 9

Saving RyanThe apparent death of the Hammersley's newest recruit strikes straight at the heart of the ship's close knit crew.Aired on Channel 9

Deep WaterAs the terrorist plot nears fruition, the Hammersley must race against time to save a boatload of potential victims from Rick Gallagher's deadly toxin.Aired on Channel 9

Red ReefWith additional Navy support, the Hammersley positions herself beyond the Penfold Island horizon, part of a trap for thieves who are siphoning the black gold skimmed from one of the big oil rigs working the nearby underwater oil fields.Aired on Channel 9

Soldiers of FortuneIt is Election Day on Samaru, and while Hammersley is winding up her peace keeping duties, it's also a day that almost sees the death of one of her crew.Aired on Channel 9

Soft Target2Dads' criminal past catches up with him when an old mate is posted onto Hammersley. Meanwhile, Mike and Kate use unorthodox tactics to catch a daring gang of pirates, and Charge gets more than he bargained for when he finds love on a dating website.Aired on Channel 9

One Perfect DayTragedy rocks HMAS Hammersley as the crew races to prevent a terrorist attack on a busy Australian port. Meanwhile, Kate and Dutchy discover ingredients for a radioactive 'dirty bomb' are being smuggled into Australia on illegal fishing boats,...Aired on Channel 9

Cometh The HourMike is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life as The Hammersley attempts to intercept the Island Trader before it escapes with its cargo of deadly toxin.Aired on Channel 9

Live CatchBomber faces disciplinary action after a violent confrontation with illegal fishermen. Kate is blinded by a deadly toxin, sparking a desperate race to find an antidote, and 2Dads' plan to help Bomber gain a promotion backfires when they are...Aired on Channel 9

Flotsam and JetsamWhen Hammersley rescues a shipwrecked woman, they uncover a murderous criminal conspiracy. Kate saves Dutch's life during a gun battle with smugglers, sparking his romantic interest, and Bomber makes a shocking decision after she and 2Dads are...Aired on Channel 9

In Too DeepMike is tortured and faces death when he is captured by a ruthless gang of drug traffickers. Dutchy and the crew vow revenge when one of their mates is presumed murdered. After realising she has no romantic future with Mike, Kate makes a fateful...Aired on Channel 9

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