Myth Hunters — Season 1, Episode 3: The Hunt for Pirate Treasure

Episode synopsis

Richard Knight has traveled the world as an actor, entertainer and odd-job man. But then the story of Captain Kidd's pirate treasure wouldn't let him go. He discovered marked maps in Kidd's estate and located the probable treasure island: Hon Tre Lon. However, this belonged to communist Vietnam. Knight and his partner Fred Graham were caught trespassing and arrested. After 14 months, Knight was finally released after a ransom was paid. However, he did not give up hope for the treasure.

About Myth Hunters

Myth Hunters reveals true stories of quests seeking legendary objects – hordes of lost Spanish gold, the Temple of Solomon, the body of King Arthur, the relics of Joan of Arc; objects that offer their finder either unlimited power or wealth - or both

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Hitler and the Spear of Destiny
• E2The Quest for Noah's Ark
• E4The Real King Solomon's Mines
• E5The Missing Eighth Wonder of the World
• E6The Lost Sword of the Samurai
• E7Himmler and the Holy Grail
• E8The Hunt for the Book of Spells
• E9The Lost City of El Dorado
• E10The Nazis and the Book of Power
• E11Raider Ron and the Lost Ark
• E12The Search for the Crystal Skulls
• E13The Quest for the True Cross