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PODCAST

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Rich Napolitano

A maritime history podcast. Dive deep into the captivating world of shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Each episode unravels the true stories behind history’s most infamous shipwrecks, from legendary vessels lost to the depths to modern-day maritime mysteries. Join host Rich Napolitano as he explores the history, science, and human stories behind these sunken relics—perfect for history buffs, sailors, divers, ocean lovers, and adventure seekers alike. Set sail with us on a voyage

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39:32

John Paul Jones: Terror of the English

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2023/07/25

John Paul Jones was a Scottish born mariner and captain whose name became synonymous with courage, strategic brilliance, and unwavering determination. But to some, he was a murderous traitor. He is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished naval officers in American history. As an early advocate for a strong United States Navy, Jones played a pivotal role during the American Revolutionary War, leading daring naval expeditions and inflicting severe damage upon the British Royal Navy and

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Announcing: Into History

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2023/07/16

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is now part of Into History, a brand new subscription channel of podcasts made by history lovers for history lovers. Get instant access to hundreds of ad-free episodes, plus exclusive curated feeds, a weekly newsletter, and a community hub to keep the conversation going after the episodes end. But don’t worry, nothing has changed, and Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs can still be found in your podcast app, just as always. But if you want to enjoy the perks of being an Into History

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38:24

The Cod Wars

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2023/07/11

The Cod Wars were a series of conflicts that took place between Iceland and Great Britain during the 20th century. Centered around disputes over fishing rights and territorial waters, these confrontations showcased the struggle between Iceland's efforts to protect its valuable cod fishing industry and Britain's interests in maintaining access to these fishing grounds.For photos and sources please visits https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/07/11/cod-wars/.

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43:15

The SS Arctic

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2023/06/27

In 1854, the SS Arctic of the Collins Line sank off the coast of Newfoundland after colliding with the French fishing vessel, SS Vesta. As it became clear the ship was sinking, many of the crew ignored chivalry, rushing the lifeboats, and pushing women and children aside. About 300 lost their lives, and not a single woman or child survived. The shameful behavior of the crew and devastating loss of life makes the SS Arctic one of the most notorious and tragic shipwrecks in history.For photos,

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32:10

The Sinking of the SS Pacific (1875)

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2023/06/13

The SS Pacific was a sidewheel paddle steamer, which by 1875 had 25 years of service up and down the west coast of the US and Canada. In November of 1875, she collided with the sailing vessel Orpheus, and was fatally damaged. Only two aboard the Pacific survived, and an estimate of 325 perished. It is the greatest loss of life in the history of the waters nicknamed The Graveyard of the Pacific.For images and sources please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/06/12/ss-pacific/.

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23:04

The Fiery Demise of the Georges Philippar

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2023/05/30

The Georges Phillippar was a luxurious passenger liner of the French Messageries Maritimes line. She and other ships built by the Ateliers et Chantiers shipbuilding company were plagued by fires over the years, culminating in several tragedic accidents. In May of 1932, the Georges Phillippar experienced a cabin fire while returning to France from Japan. The crew struggled to control the fire and soon it burned out of control. At least 41 were killed, but possibly as many as 100. Controversy

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42:54

The Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin

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2023/05/16

In the early morning hours of September 8, 1860, the beautiful sidewheel paddle steamer The Lady Elgin was rammed by the schooner Augusta during a violent gale on Lake Mighigan. Over 300 passengers and crew lost their lives, including many members of the Irish Union Guard of Milwaukee's Third Ward. Residents of Winnetka, Highwood, and other nearby communities sprung into action, rescuing survivors from the shores or recovering bodies to be identified.Joining me is Paul Timm, author of The Lost Lady:

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46:12

Tragedy & Courage: The Lulworth Hill

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2023/05/02

Author and historian Richard M. Jones joines me to discuss the British cargo ship Lulworth Hill. Just after midnight on 19 March 1943, the Lulworth Hill was torpedoed by the Italian U-Boat Leonardo da Vinci. The ship split in two and sank within just 90 seconds. Only 14 out of 47 made it to a small, cramped liferaft. They were stranded in a tiny lifeboat, with very little fresh water and food. The unbearable heat, dehydration, starvation took their toll on the men, all while sharks continually

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51:33

Captain James Cook

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2023/04/18

Captain James Cook was one of the most successful explorers and navigators of the 18th century. His scientific discoveries and charting of the Pacific islands, New Zealand, and Australia proved invaluable. But his legacy is tarnished with the baggage of colonialism, racism, and conflicts that are still felt today. His three Pacific voyages were legendary, and he would pay for them with his life.For images and sources related to this episode, please visit

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25:13

Bonus: London Cellar Murderer w/Reyna from Those...

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2023/04/11

I'm very excited to bring you this mashup of murder and shipwrecks! This bonus episode is a collaboration with Reyna from Those Murder Girls Podcast. Reyna is a friend of the show and her podcast is one of my all-time favorite True Crime podcasts. For those who listened to the Empress of Ireland episode, I briefly described how Captain Henry Kendall helped capture Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, the London Cellar Murderer, using the newly installed Marconi wireless set. This bonus episode tells the whole

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Batavia's Graveyard - Part 3

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2023/04/04

For helpful maps of Houtman's Abrolhos, visit this episode's show notes>>Dr. Howard Gray joins me again for this final installment of Batavia's Graveyard. Jeronimus Cornelisz and his fellow mutineers begin their reign of terror on the other survivors of the Batavia shipwreck. Cornelisz orders the senseless murders of countless survivors. Francisco Pelsaert, Ariaen Jacobsz and over 40 others reach the Dutch settlement of Batavia on the island of Java in the longboat, and Pelsaert is dispatched

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42:13

Batavia's Graveyard - Part 2

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2023/03/28

Helpful maps showing the geography of this area is available on this episode's show notes at https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/03/26/batavias-graveyard-part-2/.In Part 2 of Batavia's Graveyard, the Batavia and its crew depart Table Bay in southern Africa and continue their voyage to the Dutch East Indies. The Schipper, Ariaen Jacobs had just been publicly dressed down in front of the crew for his drunken rowdiness, and both Jacobsz and Jeronimus Cornelisz begin planning a mutiny. As the

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44:11

Batavia's Graveyard - Part 1

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2023/03/21

In 1628, the Dutch East India Company sent its brand new flagship vessel Batavia from The Netherlands on a voyage to the settlement of Batavia (modern day Jakarta) in the Dutch East Indies. The cast of characters on board would produce one of the most bizarre maritime stories in history. After being wrecked on Houtman's Abrolhos archipelago off the coast of Western Australia, a horrible tragedy of survival, manipulation, torture, sexual assault, and murder took place at the hands of the monstrous

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24:53

Bonus Episode: Archive Unknown - The USS Cyclops

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2023/03/14

I appeared as a guest on this episode of Archive Unknown, hosted by Lara Zielin. Join us as we discuss the curious disappearance of the USS Cyclops in 1918.https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/03/14/uss-cyclops/

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32:59

Black Sam Bellamy & The Whydah Gally

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2023/03/07

Samuel Bellamy, or "Black Sam" Bellamy, was an extraordinarily successful pirate, albeit for a very short time. Called the "Robin Hood of the Seas," he abhorred violence, treated his victims humanely, and was very generous to his men. When he and his fleet captured the slave ship Whydah Gally, he scored a huge payday, but it all wound up lost for almost 300 years when the Whydah was wrecked in a storm off Cape Cod in 1717. This is the story of the Gentleman Pirate, a ship laden with riches, and the

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34:34

The Carlskrona: Pearl of the Swedish Navy

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2023/02/21

The Carlskrona was a 19th century corvette of the Swedish Navy. In 1846, the fast but unstable ship encountered a freak storm which came out of nowhere in the Florida Strait. The crew was not able to adjust the sails fast enough and the ship went down, with only 17 survivors ever making it back to Sweden. Author and historian Jens Kuhn is my guest.For show notes, transcripts, images, and sources, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/category/episodes/.

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50:15

The Wrecks of the U-53

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2023/02/07

For ad-free episodes and more, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.On October 7, 1916 the German U-Boat U-53 showed up unexpectedly at Newport Harbor, Rhode Island. World War 1 was raging, although the United States remained firmly neutral. The U-53 captain, Hans Rose, paid courtesy visits to local US Navy commanders, and in return had them visit his U-Boat. The visit was friendly and accommodating, if not a bit strange. Curious onlookers snapped photos and gathered their

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37:39

The USCGC Blackthorn

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2023/01/24

For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.On the evening of January 28, 1980, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay on its way to its home base in Galveston, Texas. It was a cool, calm, and pleasant night as the Blackthorn headed out. At the same time, the SS Capricorn was inbound to the bay. Through a series of missteps and miscommunications, the Blackthorn and Capricorn collided, almost head-on, killing 23

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26:28

The Achille Lauro

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2023/01/10

For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.The Achille Lauro has a storied history from its beginnings as a Dutch-built ship in wartorn Netherlands. Several accidents and mishaps plagued the ship before being purchased by the Italian Flotto Lauro Line and transformed into a beautiful and stylish passenger liner. The Achille Lauro made international news in 1985 when it was hijacked off the coast of Egypt by members of the Palestinian

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58:17

The SS Eastland

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2022/12/13

For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet from the dock, killing 844 people. The ship, along with 4 others were scheduled to transport over 7000 employees of the Western Electric company to a fun-filled day at the company's annual outing. Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum joins me.Transcript of this episode >>For

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