Treasures of the deep - Hugh Edwards

Treasures of the Deep is the exciting true story of one-time Barnardo's boy and now professional diver Captain Mike Hatcher. It recounts the adventurous tales of Hatcher's countless discoveries of sunken treasure beneath the seven seas.

Michael Hatcher, a Yorkshireman who has spent 30 years specialising in shipwreck salvage work comes from humble beginnings but is today the most celebrated shipwreck salvor of all time.

Captain Mike Hatcher has recovered numerous valuable cargoes from many exotic locations such as Thailand and Indonesia, whilst also being able to enjoy the financial fruits of his labour. Sadly however, Hatcher has also witnessed first hand the tragedy of war-torn Vietnam and post-Khmer Rouge Cambodia. Hatcher has also periodically had to incurr the wrath of south-east Asian governments, marine archaeologists and unscrupulous competitors.

Mike Hatcher's greatest discovery is the massive salavage operation of Tek Sing and it's amazing cargo. Discovered at the bottom of the South China Sea, the ship-wreck contained at least 360,000 pieces of porcelain being `The biggest in the world and certainly the most valuable' said Hatcher.

Treasures of the Deep is a marvellous story of courage, skill, determination and fantastic rewards even in the face of harsh adversity.