Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
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 through time, where the past meets the sea.
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Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Wager Book Discussion with Lindsay Graham
Rich joins Lindsay Graham, host of History Daily, American History Tellers, and American Scandal, for a discussion of the book The Wager by David Grann. HMS Wager HMS Wager was a British Royal Navy s…
01:08:45 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
The USS Indianapolis
On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was struck by two torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-58. The ship sank in just 12 minutes, leaving almost 900 men stranded in the water. For 4 days, the me…
00:51:03 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Unbreakable: The SS Western Reserve
The SS Western Reserve was the first steel-hulled bulk carrier on the Great Lakes, launched in 1890 for the Minch Transportation Company. Its owner and designer, Peter G. Minch, took his family for a…
00:22:05 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Henry Every: King of Pirates
Famed pirate Henry Every went by many names, but earned his nickname "King of Pirates" when he plundered the Mughul treasure ship, Ganj-i-Swai in 1695. Valued at over $100 million today, it is believ…
00:29:47 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Titanic Conspiracies and a Love Story
This special bonus episode features guests Dr. Scarlett Smash and Dr. Craken McCraik from the Marine Conservation Happy Hour Podcast. Join us as we discuss the conspiracy theories of the Titanic/Olym…
00:29:25 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Australia's Deadliest Shipwreck: The Cataraqui
The barque Cataraqui crashed into the rocks of King Island, Tasmania, in the Bass Strait, August 4, 1845. The ship was carrying emigrants, mostly families, from England to New South Wales to start a …
00:29:17 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
The Last Viking: Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer renowned for being the first to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911, beating Robert Falcon Scott's British expedition. A skilled navigator and leader, he…
00:48:53 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Lighthouses of the World, Volume 1
The first in a planned series of future episodes about the world's most well-known lighthouses. The enormous Lighthouse of Alexandria is the most famous lighthouse of all time, and stood for 1500 yea…
00:28:43 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
The USS Somers Mutiny
The U.S. Navy brig Somers was part of an experimental apprentice program to teach young men, mostly teenagers, to be naval officers. During a return voyage to Africa in 1842, Captain Alexander Slidel…
00:35:10 |
Tue 21 Jan 2025
The Mystery of the Wawinet
The pleasure yacht Wawinet sank on September 21, 1942, in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Wawinet was owned by retired NHL defenseman Bert Corbeau who played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Tor…
00:48:36 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Ship's Log: The USCGC Blackthorn
(This episode was oiginally released in January of 2023.)
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 Galv…
00:39:53 |
Tue 31 Dec 2024
The Seven Years' War: The Great French Disaster - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast
Bonus Episode from La Fayette, We Are Here! podcast.
This particular conflict goes by multiple names and definitions. While it is globally recognized as the Seven Years' War, it is more commonly ref…
00:47:39 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
The Burning of HMS Gaspee
In the midst of increased tariffs and enforcement of the Navigation Acts, an angry group of merchants, plantation owners, and residents of Providence, Rhode Island slipped out under the cover of dark…
00:37:49 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
The Costa Concordia
On the 13th of January, 2012 the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a rocky outcropping off the coast of Italy. The ship lost power and propulsion, and came to rest on its starboard side, jus…
00:44:34 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Nouvelle France: The French in North America - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast
Bonus Episode from La Fayette, We Are Here! podcast.
The Nouvelle France (New France) is the French colonization of North America. Over a couple of centuries, the French established settlements all …
01:04:43 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
The Circus Ship: The Royal Tar Tragedy
The Royal Tar was a Canadian steamship built in 1835. On October 25, 1836, the ship was on voyage from Eastport, Maine to Portland, Maine. On board were 72 passengers, 21 crew, and a large caravan of…
00:29:40 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Danderfunk, Salt Junk, and Scurvy: Cuisine Aboard Ships
Food aboard ships during the Age of Sail (roughly from the 16th to the 19th centuries) was far from luxurious, chosen for its durability rather than flavor or nutritional value. Sailors were at sea f…
01:01:53 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
A Sailor's Tale: Captain Frank Knowles
Captain Samuel Francis Knowles began his career on the sea at a very young age, honing his skills as a teenager aboard ships out of Boston. He would go on to captain several ships including the Norwa…
01:07:56 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
Kidnapped at Sea: David Henry White
On October 9, 1862, David Henry White was kidnapped at sea from the United States merchant ship Tonawanda by Captain Raphael Semmes of the CSS Alabama. The young man was from a free, black family of …
00:54:06 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Wrecktoberfest! The Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is infamous for the countless shipwrecks scattered along its shores, a haunting reminder of the treacherous conditions mariners have faced for centuries. Thick, unpredic…
00:19:04 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
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