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 Ocean Ranger Disaster
The Ocean Ranger disaster occurred on February 15, 1982, when the semi-submersible offshore drilling rig sank off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, in the North Atlantic. A severe winter storm cause…
00:42:04 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Ships of The Crusades with Dr. Nicholas Morton
Ships of the Crusades
Joining me for this episode is Dr. Nicholas Morton, Associate Professor with the School of Arts and Humanities at Nottingham Trent University. Dr. Morton has written many books…
01:00:58 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
SS Marine Electric: The Wreck That Changed The Coast Guard
The bulk carrier SS Marine Electric went down on February 12th, 1983, 30 miles off the coast of Virginia during a severe winter storm. The World War 2 era ship had been been deteriorating for years a…
00:58:31 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
History Daily: The Race to the South Pole
History Daily
From Noiser and Airship, this is History Daily, hosted, edited, and executive produced by Lindsay Graham.
Audio editing and sound design by Mollie Baack.
Music by Lindsay Graham.
Th…
00:18:04 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
The Halifax Explosion of 1917
The Halifax Explosion of 1917 occurred on December 6 when the SS Mont-Blanc, a French cargo ship laden with explosives, collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the narrow harbor of Halifax, Nova…
00:40:17 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
USS Thresher
The USS Thresher (SSN-593) was a nuclear-powered submarine that tragically sank on April 10, 1963, during a deep-diving test about 220 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. This disaster resulted in …
00:51:51 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Lord Thomas Cochrane: The Sea Wolf (Part 2)
Lord Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775-1860), was a daring and influential British naval officer renowned for his unconventional tactics and audacious exploits during the Napoleonic Wars.…
00:28:38 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Lord Thomas Cochrane: The Sea Wolf (Part 1)
Lord Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald (1775-1860), was a daring and influential British naval officer renowned for his unconventional tactics and audacious exploits during the Napoleonic Wars.…
00:37:29 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
The Fiery Last Voyage of the Lakonia (1963)
The Lakonia was launched in 1929 as the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt (JVO) of the Netherlands Line as an ocean liner, servicing the route between Europe and the Dutch East Indies. After being converted t…
00:32:56 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
The Victoria Day Disaster
The 1881 Steamboat Victoria disaster in London, Ontario, Canada, remains one of the most tragic maritime accidents in Canadian history. On May 24, 1881, the Victoria, a paddlewheel steamboat, was pac…
00:33:30 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
History Daily: The Sinking of the Laconia (1942)
From History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham, The Sinking of the Laconia. Get ad-free access to History Daily, Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs, and many other fantastic history podcasts, on the Into History …
00:20:33 |
Tue 28 May 2024
Doña Paz: Asia's Titanic
On December 20, 1987, the Philippines experienced the worst peacetime maritime disaster in history when the MV Doña Paz, a passenger ferry, collided with the MT Vector, an oil tanker. The accident oc…
00:31:55 |
Tue 14 May 2024
The Zeewijk with Dr. Howard Gray
On the 9th of June, 1727, the Dutch East India Company vessel Zeewijk wrecked on Half Moon Reef of the Houtman Abrolhos, off the coast of Western Australia. The ship was not immediately destroyed and…
00:59:44 |
Tue 07 May 2024
Catching Up With Team Salty Science
Salty Science are Chantale Bégin, Isabelle Côté Noelle Helder, and Lauren Shea, and all four of them are marine scientists. In December of 2023, they rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of The Wo…
00:57:22 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Flames of Sorrow: The General Slocum Tragedy
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The General Slocum shipwreck occurred on June…
00:37:14 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
US Coast Guard (Retired) Rescue Swimmer PJ Ornot
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PJ Ornot is a retired United …
00:39:13 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
The Baltimore Bridge Disaster
On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland was struck by the container ship MV Dali. The bridge completely collapsed moments later. Eight construction workers were on the bridge at t…
00:11:37 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Sean Sigfried: The Man Behind the Music
The creator of the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs original theme music, Sean Sigfried, joins me to talk about how we first interacted, the creation of the theme song, and his achievements. You'll also hear …
00:44:05 |
Sat 23 Mar 2024
The Raft of the Medusa - Part 2
The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French officials, soldiers, and…
00:52:16 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
The Raft of the Medusa - Part 1
The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French officials, soldiers, and…
00:47:29 |
Tue 12 Mar 2024
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