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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Rich Napolitano

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs brings you the most tragic, significant, and momentous events from maritime history, from ancient shipwrecks to the very recent. Created and hosted by Rich Napolitano, each episode focuses on the people, the time period, events and circumstances that shaped maritime history, while honoring those who were lost. Expert guests include authors, historians, archaeologists, scientists, sailors, and maritime enthusiasts from all over the world who offer their insights into historical events and real-life experiences. From the wrecks of the Atlantic to the Zeewijk, Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs brings you maritime history like no other podcast. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a proud member of the Into History podcast network. Subscribe to Into History for ad-free episodes, early access, bonus content, and a private Discord community. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Visit shipwrecksandseadogs.com for the complete catalog of episodes, show notes, images, and merchandise.
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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - The SS Sultana - Part 1

The SS Sultana - Part 1

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08/23/22 • 39 min

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The S.S. Sultana was transporting former Union prisoners of war at the end of the American Civil War when it suddenly exploded on April 27th, 1865. Jerry Potter, author of The Sultana Tragedy: America's Greatest Maritime Disaster, offers fantastic insight and perspective into this horrible shipwreck. An estimated 1200 people lost their lives due to greed, corruption, negligence, and incompetence.

For photos, a transcript, and source please visit: https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/episodes/sultana-shipwreck

Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - The SS Sultana - Part 2

The SS Sultana - Part 2

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08/24/22 • 42 min

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The S.S. Sultana was transporting former Union prisoners of war at the end of the American Civil War when it suddenly exploded on April 27th, 1865. Jerry Potter, author of The Sultana Tragedy: America's Greatest Maritime Disaster, offers fantastic insight and perspective into this horrible shipwreck. An estimated 1200 people lost their lives due to greed, corruption, negligence, and incompetence.

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https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/episodes/ep-1-the-s-s-sultana-part-2

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - The Andrea Doria: Pride of Italy

The Andrea Doria: Pride of Italy

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10/04/22 • 48 min

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The luxury passenger line Andrea Doria was the pride of post World War 2 Italy. The ship was the embodiment of beauty. In 1956, she and the Swedish ship Stockholm collided during dense fog off Nantucket Island. This is the story of the loss of one of the most luxurious ships in history. I am joined by professional diver, author, and researcher Andrea Murdock Alpini.

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For photos, transcript, and sources please visit: https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/andrea-doria/

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - Wrecktoberfest Volume 2: Ghosts of the Queen Mary
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10/31/22 • 31 min

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The RMS Queen Mary long served as a luxury passenger liner for the Cunard White Star Line. Her speed and beauty made her one of the finest ships on the water, and she even served as a transport ship during World War 2. Since being retired to Long Beach, California, she has earned the reputation as being one of the most haunted places in the world. Many of the ship's crew and guests have claimed to have experienced paranormal activity throughout its long history.

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For images and sources please visit: https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/10/31/wrecktoberfest-volume-2/

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - Introducing Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
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08/16/22 • 0 min

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs will regale you with the most notorious, tragic, unfortunate, and mysterious events in the history of ocean voyages, spanning ancient shipwrecks to very recent! Discover the real stories of these disasters and those who were responsible. If you like history, true crime, and story telling podcasts, you will love Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - Wrecktoberfest Volume 1: Ourang Medan & St. Augustine Lighthouse
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10/18/22 • 26 min

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Wrecktoberfest special! The spooky tales of the ghost ship Ourang Medan, and the haunted St. Augustine Lighthouse. The Ourang Medan might be the creepiest ghost ship of all time, with all of its crew found dead, frozen in panic stricken terror. And the former residents of the St. Augustine Lighthouse don't seem to want to leave. Their spirits haunt the lighthouse to this day.

For this episode's show notes, images, and sources, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/10/18/wrecktoberfest-special-volume-1/.

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - The Summit Venture & Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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09/06/22 • 52 min

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On the morning of May 9, 1980, the large freighter Summit Venture smashed into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge while entering Tampa Bay, Florida. The center section of the southbound span was destroyed, killing 35 motorists. This is the story of how it happened, and the tragedy it left in its wake. Rich's guest co-host for this episode is his wife Dawn.

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For show notes and images: https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/episodes/summit-venture.

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - The Tragedy of The Estonia

The Tragedy of The Estonia

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09/20/22 • 29 min

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In 1994 the passenger and vehicle ferry MV Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea during a violent storm. 852 of the 989 on board were lost, despite being in communication with other nearby ships. The cause of the ship's demise remains disputed and controversial.

For a transcript, photos, and sources for this episode, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/09/20/estonia-ep4/.

Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - Empress of Ireland: Canada's Titanic
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11/29/22 • 43 min

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The Empress of Ireland was a luxurious and beautiful steamship of the early 20th century, carrying passengers across the North Atlantic between Quebec City and Liverpool. She and her sister ship, the Empress of Britain, were an important cog during the peak of Canadian immigration. In the early morning hours of 29 May, 1914, the Empress of Ireland collided with the Norwegian ship Storstad in dense fog on the St. Lawrence River. Over 1000 people on the Empress of Ireland perished, and more passengers died than on the Titanic just two years prior. Because of the massive loss of life, she has been called "Canada's Titanic."

Dan Conlin, Curator of the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia joins me as my guest.

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For show notes, images, and sources please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/11/29/empress-of-ireland-canadas-titanic/.

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs - Hugo Vihlen: Record Breaking Sea Dog
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11/15/22 • 47 min

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In 1968, Hugo Vihlen broke the record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean in the smallest vessel when he crossed in his 6 foot long vessel April Fool. Thirty-five years later, at age 61, he again broke the record in his 5 foot 4 inch vessel Father's Day. He served as a combat pilot in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, was a pilot for Delta Airlines, and wrote two books about his record breaking voyages. I had the pleasure of interviewing Hugo and hearing his first hand account of his experiences.

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For show notes, images, and links to Hugo's books, visit : https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/11/15/hugo-vihlen/

Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs have?

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

The episode title 'The SS Sultana - Part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

The average episode length on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs released?

Episodes of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs are typically released every 12 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs?

The first episode of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs was released on Aug 16, 2022.

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This is a very informative podcast and I look forward to the new episodes!

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Thank you so much!!!

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This is a truly informative, drama filled and interesting podcast with interviews and radio broadcasts transforming the listener to the time it was happening. I'm looking forward to future episodes!!

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