| Sea Patrol 2: The Coup | |
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Season: |
2 |
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Episodes: |
13 |
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Broadcast: |
31 March 2008-23 June 2008 |
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Followed by: |
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Sea Patrol 2: The Coup is the second season in the Australian Drama Series, Sea Patrol. Unlike in Season 1 the crew of the Hammersley are posted on an Armidale Class patrol boat after the Fremantle Class Patrol boat they were posted on in Season 1 was decommisioned.
Plot[]
The series focus's on the crew of the new HMAS Hammersley when they are tasked with peace keeping operations in the Samaru Islands where insurgents are terrorizing the local population. Numerous times through the series the crew encounter Eastern European Mercaneries who are centred around the insurgents in the Samaru Islands, and one man who has been in the picture since the begining.
Main Cast[]
| Actor | Character | Rank | Position |
| Ian Stenlake | Mike "CO" Flynn | Lieutenant-Commander | Commanding Officer |
| Lisa McCune | Kate "XO" McGregor | Lieutenant | Executive Officer |
| Saskia Burmeister | Nicole "Nav" Caetano | Lieutenant | Navigator |
| John Batchelor | Andy "Charge" Thorpe | Chief Petty Officer | Chief Engineer |
| Matthew Holmes | Chris "Swain" Blake | Petty Officer | Coxswain/Chief Medic |
| Jeremy Lindsay Taylor | Pete "Buffer" Tomaszewski | Petty Officer | Boatswain |
| Kristian Schmid | Robert "RO" Dixon | Leading Seamen | Radio Operator |
| David Lyons | Josh "ET" Holiday | Leading Seamen | Electronics Technician |
| Kirsty Lee Allan | Rebecca "Bomber" Brown | Able Seamen | Chef/Assistant Medic |
| Jay Ryan | Billy "Spider" Webb | Seamen | Boatswain's Mate |
Reccuring Cast[]
| Actor | Character |
| Steve Bisley | Commander Steven "Steve" Marshall |
| Alan Dale | Ray Walsman |
| Ditch Davey | SAS Captain Jim Roth |
| Dajana Cahill | Carly Walsman |
| Geoff Morrell | Lieutenant-Commander Jack Freeman |
Episodes[]
| # | Title | Plot |
| 1 | The Dogs of War | Hammersley is sent to rescue aid workers during a coup in the Pacific nation of the Samaru Islands. The interception of a foreign fishing vessel turns into a life threatening pursuit. |
| 2 | Fortune Favours | A deadly eastern brown snake threatens lives, a curious medical emergency keeps Hammersley crew on high alert, and one of the ship’s favorites is decorated for bravery. |
| 3 | Takedown | Kate and Nikki are in dire jeopardy. An innocent child fights for survival. There are gun battles onboard Hammersley, and the very existence of the ship is threatened. |
| 4 | Heaven Born Captains | A charming SAS officer causes a stir. An illegal fishing boat is the subject of a perilous boarding. A promised promotion is put at risk, and an elegant soiree given by the French Consulate on Samaru is attended by both Cupid and the green-eyed monster. |
| 5 | Giving Up the Dead | Either beaten or disabled by a date rape drug, two of the ship’s crew face a fiery death. A cache of forged Samaruan bank notes is destined to destable the fragile economy of the troubled islands. |
| 6 | Birds | One crew member faces a gruesome operation, while a visitor to the ship learns that blackmail can work both ways. |
| 7 | Hidden Agendas | The crew find a boy who has found a cache of guns. The boy is later kidnapped which ends up ruining a date for Kate and Jim. Meanwhile, one crew member faces losing the love of his life. |
| 8 | Heart of Glass | Bomber Brown and Spider Webb fall overboard and as the man of the watch, Buffer takes it hard that the two missing officers might drown. Meanwhile Buffer also deals with a personal tragedy. |
| 9 | Shadow Line | Kate is trapped in a deadly showdown with a ruthless mercenary and the Hammersley comes under fire while trying to capture a shipload of stolen weapons. |
| 10 | Rules of Engagement | Mike Flynn and Captain Jim Roth are both critically injured during a bold rescue mission on Samaru. Kate is made acting command of the Hammersley, and faces a series of life and death decisions. |
| 11 | A Brilliant Career | A change of command on HMAS Hammersley results in divided loyalties and the humiliation of the ship's most senior female officer. After a dangerous departure from Samaru, Commander Mike Flynn is recovering in hospital. |
| 12 | Friends Close: Enemies Closer | After rescuing Ray Walsman's boat from pirates, Mike uncovers a link between Walsman and the rebel forces on Samaru. |
| 13 | Soldiers of Fortune | It's battle stations for the Hammersley when rebel forces launch a violent coup attempt on Samaru. |
Rating[]
These are the overall views of Sea Patrol 2.
| Episode: | Viewers (Milllions): |
| Episode 2.1 | 1.25 |
| Episode 2.2 | 1.22 |
| Episode 2.3 | 1.27 |
| Episode 2.4 | 1.36 |
| Episode 2.5 | 1.26 |
| Epsiode 2.6 | 1.29 |
| Episode 2.7 | 1.39 |
| Epsiode 2.8 | 1.38 |
| Episode 2.9 | 1.50 |
| Episode 2.10 | 1.47 |
| Episode 2.11 | 1.49 |
| Episode 2.12 | 1.49 |
| Episode 2.13 | 1.49 |
| Average: | 1.37 Viewers |
Gallery[]
Season Two's DVD Cover
Title Slide