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 Ancient Uluburun Shipwreck
An interview with renowned archaeologist Dr. Eric Cline, author of 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed. Dr. Cline and Rich Napolitano discuss the Bronze Age shipwreck at Uluburun, dating back to…
01:35:52 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
John Paul Jones: Terror of the English
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 w…
00:43:16 |
Tue 25 Jul 2023
The Cod Wars
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 confronta…
00:41:08 |
Tue 11 Jul 2023
The SS Arctic
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 ignor…
00:45:59 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
The Sinking of the SS Pacific (1875)
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…
00:34:54 |
Tue 13 Jun 2023
The Fiery Demise of the Georges Philippar
The Georges Philippar 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 …
00:25:48 |
Tue 30 May 2023
The Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin
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 Michigan. Over 300 passengers a…
00:45:38 |
Tue 16 May 2023
Tragedy & Courage: The Lulworth Hill
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 d…
00:48:56 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Captain James Cook
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 inval…
00:54:17 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
The London Cellar Murderer w/Reyna from Those Murder Girls Podcast
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 liste…
00:27:57 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
Batavia's Graveyard - Part 3
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 shipwr…
01:09:28 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
Batavia's 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 d…
00:44:57 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
Batavia's Graveyard - Part 1
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 …
00:46:55 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
The USS Cyclops w/Lara Zielin of Archive Unknown
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.
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00:26:37 |
Tue 14 Mar 2023
Black Sam Bellamy & The Whydah Gally
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…
00:35:43 |
Tue 07 Mar 2023
The Carlskrona: Pearl of the Swedish Navy
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…
00:37:18 |
Tue 21 Feb 2023
The Wrecks of the U-53
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 Ro…
00:52:59 |
Tue 07 Feb 2023
The USCGC Blackthorn
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 t…
00:40:23 |
Tue 24 Jan 2023
The Achille Lauro
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 L…
00:29:12 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
The SS Eastland
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 employ…
01:02:01 |
Tue 13 Dec 2022
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