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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs brings you the most tragic, significant, and momentous events from maritime history, from ancient shipwrecks to the very recent. Created and hosted by Rich Napolitano, each episode focuses on the people, the time period, events and circumstances that shaped maritime history, ...

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The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Aug. 12, 2025

The Exxon Valdez Disaster

The Exxon Valdez spilled over 10 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound in 1989.
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The Adriatic: A Civil War Era Ship Uncovered
July 29, 2025

The Adriatic: A Civil War Era Ship Uncovered

A civil war era ship sunk by a Confederate raider is found off the waters of Long Island.
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Flotsam & Jetsam: Artifacts, Stories, and Conspiracies of the Morro Castle
July 22, 2025

Flotsam & Jetsam: Artifacts, Stories, and Conspiracies of the Morro Castle

Deb Whitcraft of the New Jersey Maritime Museum shares personal stories about her experiences.
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The Inferno of the Morro Castle
July 15, 2025

The Inferno of the Morro Castle

The luxury cruise liner Morro Castle burned off the coast of New Jersey in 1934.
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Discovering the Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario
July 8, 2025

Discovering the Shipwrecks of Lake Ontario

Researchers from the University of Rhode Island have mapped numerous shipwrecks in Lake Ontario
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King Henry VIII's Lost Warship: The Mary Rose
June 24, 2025

King Henry VIII's Lost Warship: The Mary Rose

The Mary Rose sank for unknown reasons in 1545 in Portsmouth Harbour.
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Listener Appreciation Week: The Wreck That Crashed the Stock Market
June 20, 2025

Listener Appreciation Week: The Wreck That Crashed the Stock Market

The SS Central America was lost with millions of dollars of gold.
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Listener Appreciation Week: The Pourquoi Pas and Roald Amundsen
June 19, 2025

Listener Appreciation Week: The Pourquoi Pas and Roald Amundsen

The French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot joined the search for Roald Amundsen.
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Listener Appreciation Week: The Toilet That Sank a German U-Boat
June 18, 2025

Listener Appreciation Week: The Toilet That Sank a German U-Boat

An experimental deepwaTer toilet system resulted in the sinking of German U-1206
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Listener Appreciation Week: The Top Secret Mission That Found the Titanic
June 17, 2025

Listener Appreciation Week: The Top Secret Mission That Found the Titanic

The top secret mission that led to the discovery of the Titanic
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Reviews

Fun maritime podcast!

"Interesting nautical history, fun listen"

MaximusMillions | Aug. 22, 2023

Great History of Shipwrecks Show

"I was kind of hoping to find something like this show and when I went looking… I found exactly what I was hoping for. Rich does a great job retelling stories with intrigue, gravity, and historical ac…"

Last King of Hollywood | July 17, 2025

Mesmerizing and entertaining!

"This podcast brings to life many important events in Maritime history from a variety of perspectives and sources to paint vivid pictures while telling captivating stories."

Nate McCrillis | July 3, 2023

Awesome podcast!

"This podcast is really interesting and informative! Great for anyone who enjoys listening to stories, and even more so for history buffs, sailors, and veterans. Excellent interviews!"

Skeptical-987 | Nov. 26, 2023

Excellent podcast

"Becoming one of my favorite podcasts. Well read and interesting content."

Mule_Skinner45 | Dec. 13, 2023

Unique storytelling

"Well written and good narration"

praxis78 | March 9, 2025

Love it!

"This is my favorite podcast, I can’t stop listening! Very well researched and high quality podcast."

sassycat125 | June 21, 2025

A must follow

"Even if you don’t like ships the history that is on this podcast is great! If you kinda like boats or more then you will be in heaven. Every time I see it show up in my up next my heart gets happy."

sacto11c | Aug. 8, 2024

Obsessed

"Never knew I was a going to end up a nerd for shipwrecks but the way these are told has me now obsessed!!!!"

Awkward mama | June 12, 2025

Great show!

"Well researched with a true passion for history!"

bloodybeaver | Aug. 19, 2024

The podcast I didn’t know I needed

"Very well researched. Fascinating content. He covers many stories that haven’t been well covered before. Even stories I’m familiar with I end up learning something new."

CeliaTisdale | April 5, 2024

Great history show about shipwrecks

"This podcast made me realize that there’s always more to shipwrecks than meets the eye. When I first tuned in, I wasn’t sure what to expect but now I see how there are always a multitude of stories …"

consciousdave | March 12, 2023
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