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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Feb. 18, 2025
The Last Viking: Roald Amundsen
Roald Amundsen is among the greatest explorers and advenurerers in our history.
Feb. 4, 2025
Lighthouses of the World, Volume 1
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, Hook Lighthouse, and The Eddystone Lighthouse
Jan. 21, 2025
The USS Somers Mutiny
Three men were hanged for mutiny on board the USS Somers on December 1, 1842.
Jan. 7, 2025
The Mystery of the Wawinet
The pleasure yacht Wawinet sank on September 21, 1942, in Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. The Wawinet was owned by retired NHL defenseman Bert Corbeau who played for the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Corbeau…
Dec. 31, 2024
Ship's Log: The USCGC Blackthorn
On the evening of January 28, 1980 the United States Coast Guard cutter Blackthorn was leaving Tampa Bay when it collided with the SS Capricorn, killing 23 Coast Guardsman.
Dec. 23, 2024
The Seven Years' War: The Great French Disaster - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast
This particular conflict goes by multiple names and definitions. While it is globally recognized as the Seven Years' War, it is more commonly referred to in America as the French and Indian War, and in Canada as the War of C…
Dec. 17, 2024
The Burning of HMS Gaspee
The HMS Gaspee was seized and burned by Rhode Islanders on June 10, 1772.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Costa Concordia
On the 13th of January, 2012 the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a rocky outcropping off the coast of Italy, and capsized, killing 32 people.
Dec. 3, 2024
Nouvelle France: The French in North America - From La Fayette, We Are Here! Podcast
Over a couple of centuries, the French established settlements all over North America, especially along the St. Lawrence and Mississippi River but also in Nova Scotia, Florida, Louisiana and more.
Nov. 26, 2024
The Circus Ship: The Royal Tar Tragedy
The horrifying fire and sinking of the Royal Tar killed 32 people and a menagerie of animals.
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