Disaster Strikes! The Last Transmission: 33 Souls Lost in Hurricane Joaquin | E 165

In this episode of 'The Crux: Disaster Strikes,' host Julie Henningsin delves into the harrowing story of the cargo ship El Faro, which sank near The Bahamas on October 1st, 2015, claiming all 33 lives on board. Through the recovered voyage data recorder, we gain a chilling insight into the ship's final hours. Henningsin explores the crew dynamics, the weather challenges, and the human errors that compounded the disaster. The episode highlights the systemic issues in maritime safety and the lessons learned to prevent future tragedies, paying tribute to the lost crew members.

00:00 Introduction to the El Faro Disaster

01:26 The Ship and Its Final Voyage

04:31 Weather Warnings and Crew Concerns

06:45 The Storm Intensifies

09:49 Critical Moments and Decisions

12:22 The Final Hours

19:36 Search, Recovery, and Investigation

29:28 Lessons and Legacy

32:35 Conclusion and Tribute

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