19 MAR 2024 · Subscribe to https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Get access to this, and many more history podcasts. Subscribe at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. 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 settlers to Senegal, ran aground due to navigational errors and negligence. Among the survivors, those left on a makeshift raft endured harrowing conditions, including starvation, dehydration, and resorting to cannibalism to survive. The tragic events of the Medusa disaster captivated public attention and inspired artistic works, such as Théodore Géricault's monumental painting "The Raft of the Medusa," which immortalized the plight of the survivors and the horrors they endured. For images, sources, and transcripts please visit  https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/03/11/the-raft-of-the-medusa/. https://bio.link/shipwreckspod Support the Show! - https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod - https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/ Original theme music by https://www.seansigfried.com.

12 MAR 2024 · Subscribe to https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Get access to this, and many more history podcasts. Subscribe at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. 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 settlers to Senegal, ran aground due to navigational errors and negligence. Among the survivors, those left on a makeshift raft endured harrowing conditions, including starvation, dehydration, and resorting to cannibalism to survive. The tragic events of the Medusa disaster captivated public attention and inspired artistic works, such as Théodore Géricault's monumental painting "The Raft of the Medusa," which immortalized the plight of the survivors and the horrors they endured. For images, sources, and transcripts please visit  https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/03/11/the-raft-of-the-medusa/. https://bio.link/shipwreckspod https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/ Original theme music by https://www.seansigfried.com.

29 FEB 2024 · From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a new true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. The debut season tackles one of the country’s most sensational cases: The Menendez Murders. In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally shot their parents. Prosecutors said it was a million dollar inheritance that led two greedy kids to murder. But the picture-perfect facade this family built hid troubling abuse; could these teenagers have been driven to kill, or was it even in self defense? Episode one is out now! Go to http://americancriminal.com/, or search for and follow American Criminal wherever you get your podcasts.

27 FEB 2024 · For ad-free listening, subscribe to the Into History Podcast Channel, at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The Vasa was a massive warship commissioned by King Gustav II Adolph of Sweden in the early 17th century. Designed to be the pride of the Swedish Navy, construction began in 1626 at the Royal Shipyard in Stockholm, under the supervision of master shipwright Henrik Hybertsson. The Vasa was intended to be a symbol of Sweden's military power and ambition in the Baltic region, with a total of 64 guns arranged on two decks. Its design incorporated the latest advancements in naval architecture, including a sleek hull and a high concentration of firepower. However, the Vasa's inaugural voyage was marked by tragedy. On August 10, 1628, the ship set sail from Stockholm's harbor amid great fanfare. But just minutes into the journey, a gust of wind caught the ship's sails, causing it to roll precariously. Water began to rush in through the open gun ports, and the ship quickly sank to the bottom of the harbor. It was a devastating loss for Sweden, with over 30 crew members perishing in the disaster. The Vasa lay submerged for over three centuries, until it was rediscovered in the 1950s and eventually salvaged in 1961. Today, the Vasa is one of Sweden's most popular tourist attractions, attracting millions of visitors each year to the Vasa Museum in Stockholm. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod or at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Official merchandise is available at https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried, and you can follow him on YouTube @SeanSecret or at https://sean.sigfried.se.

13 FEB 2024 · For ad-free listening, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The Steamship Pulaski was an American steam packet that exploded on June 14, 1838, 40 miles off the coast of North Carolina. The explosion occurred around 11 PM on the night of June 14,1838, while the ship was traveling from Charleston, South Carolina to Baltimore, Maryland. The explosion caused the ship to break in two and sink within an hour, killing 128 people and saving about 66. Survivor Rebecca Lamar published an account of the disaster in 1854, titled, "The Loss of the Steamer Pulaski." Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod. For images, show notes, and sources related to this episode, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/02/11/steamship-pulaski/. Transcript: https://podcasts-embed.musixmatch.com/t/01HPGZ6YF8H72EKC8MPW1KG9AA.srt

30 JAN 2024 · Support the show! Join https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free listening and other great perks. The sinking of the SS El Faro on October 1, 2015 was a devastating maritime disaster that occurred during Hurricane Joaquin. The American cargo ship, owned by TOTE Maritime, was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it encountered the powerful hurricane, leading to a distress call reporting a hull breach and severe listing. All 33 crew members tragically lost their lives, prompting investigations that revealed a combination of factors, including decisions made by the captain, malfunctioning equipment, safety concerns, and maintenance issues, all contributing to the disaster. The sinking of El Faro was the worst US commercial shipping disaster since the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. Visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/?p=1175 for a photo gallery, suggested reading, and sources related to this episode. Official Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise is available at https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com! Check it out, and help support the show. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. Please visit https://se for more info.

16 JAN 2024 · Subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and all the fantastic podcast of Into History. Real, modern-day pirate Capt. Tonz has led an adventurous and dangerous life on the seas, and has many stories to tell. From a young age, Capt. Tonz struck out on his own as a mariner and learned the tricks of his trade. Capt. Tonz gives us a little taste of his life-story, and you can hear the rest on his own podcast, Original Pirate Material. Visit https://www.captaintonz.com for more. Please follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod. Visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com for official podcast merch! Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

2 JAN 2024 · For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. Special guest: Maritime historian Kirby Ross. The SS Atlantic disaster occurred on April 1, 1873, when the British steamship SS Atlantic, carrying over 900 passengers and crew, struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The ship was en route from Liverpool, England, to New York City but faced severe weather conditions and navigational errors that led to its tragic demise. The impact caused the vessel to quickly sink, resulting in the loss of around 550 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters of its time. Despite rescue efforts by local residents, the combination of rough seas, inadequate life-saving equipment, and the remote location of the wreck contributed to the high death toll, leaving a haunting legacy in maritime history. Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se. https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

26 DEC 2023 · In 1994 the passenger and vehicle ferry MV Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea during a violent storm. 852 of the 989 on board were lost, despite being in communication with other nearby ships. The cause of the ship's demise remains disputed and controversial. For show notes, photos, and sources please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/09/20/estonia-ep4/. For ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive events, a private Discord community and other great perks, please subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se.

12 DEC 2023 · Support the show! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free listening and more great perks. The Franklin Expedition of 1845 was a British voyage led by Sir John Franklin in an attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage, a coveted sea route through the Arctic. Comprising two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the expedition aimed to explore uncharted territories but tragically ended in disaster. The ships became trapped in ice off King William Island, and all 129 crew members perished. Despite numerous search missions, the fate of the expedition remained a mystery for over 150 years until the wrecks of the Erebus and Terror were discovered in 2014 and 2016 respectively, shedding light on the hardships faced by the crew, including exposure, starvation, and lead poisoning from poorly preserved food cans, contributing to their demise. For show notes and photo gallery, please visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/ Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se.