- Created By
Hal McElroyDi McElroy
- First Aired on
Jul 05, 2007
- Popularity: 11.6598
- 22 votes
- Networks
- (AU)
- Production
Nine Film & TV Pty
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
5 seaons till Jul 12, 2011
Last episode: One Perfect Day
Seasons & episodes
Total 5 seasons, 68 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Welcome Aboard44 min
When HMAS Hammersley answers a distress call from Bright Island, Captain Mike Flynn and his crew discover a young woman lying paralysed on the beach. She is conscious but unable to talk, and despite their best efforts they are unable to save her. Thus begins new Executive Officer Lieutenant Kate McGregor's first day aboard a patrol boat, and CO Mike Flynn's obsession with the mystery of Bright Island. Something very odd is happening in connection with the Island. The Federal Police move in to investigate the woman's death, but no-one is talking. Her colleague, the striking Doctor Ursula Morrell, seems to know more than she's letting on, and Mike finds himself drawn to her cool beauty and her vulnerability.
Episode 2What Lies Beneath43 min
The Hammersley uncovers a sophisticated drug smuggling network, with explosive results. Mike is convinced the Federal Police are covering up the poisoning death of a marine biologist. Kate is jealous of Mike's relationship with Ursula Morrell, while Nikki struggles to restrain her feelings for ET.
Episode 3Ghost of Things Past43 min
The crew of the HMAS Hammersley come across an abondonned catamaran in the middle of the ocean, which uncovers the beginnings of a murder mystery. A sailor has gone missing and Nikki puts her navigational sklls to the test in the attempt to find them. The ship is then hit by a cyclone.
Episode 4Irukandji44 min
Mike is torn between saving the life of a missing refugee girl, and the lives of two shipmates bitten by the deadly irukandji jellyfish. While pursuing pirates, the Hammersley rescues a family of illegal immigrants from an unseaworthy ship.
Episode 5Under The Radar43 min
The Hammersley attempts the daring capture of an illegal fishing ‘mother ship’ but is thwarted by violent eco-terrorists. Mike finds himself falling in love with beautiful marine biologist Ursula Morrell, who later goes missing under mysterious circumstances.
